Cyelse Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Cyelse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 56.268 N,7 29.519 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 56.937800
- Longitude: -7.491983
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| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CYELSE |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
237 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 12, 1949
|
| Original Detection Year |
1949 |
| Last Detection Year |
1994 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 10, 1994 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck CYELSE lies off the coast of Castlebay, near Kiessimul Castle, at coordinates 56 56.268 N, 7 29.519 W. This underwater wreck is well broken into three distinct sections consisting of the bow, superstructure, and boiler with engines. Historical survey data indicates the bow remains relatively intact, featuring visible winches and a deckhouse, although the machinery has been extensively salvaged. The wreck sits in approximately 5 to 6 meters of water with the bow pointing toward Castlebay.
Surveying Details
H3520/49 20.7.49 H3520/49 20.7.49 LYING CAPSIZED IN 193DEGS, 0.8M FROM KIESSIMUL CASTLE, ONLY UNCOVERS 2HRS EITHER SIDE OF LW. (CG, KYLE OF LOCALSH, 12.6.49). INS AS ST. - NM 1319/49. H4977/56 16.7.57 H4977/56 16.7.57 SHOWN IN 565617N, 072924W ON HMS COOK SURVEY OF 1956 [K1397]. AMEND POSN. H1310/85/9 5.3.85 H1310/85/9 5.3.85 WK IS BROKEN INTO 3 SECTIONS, LYING IN 5-6MTRS OF WATER. BOW FAIRLY INTACT, AS ARE WINCHES & DECK HOUSE. MACHINERY HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). NCA. HH100/351/08 10.8.94 HH100/351/08 10.8.94 WK IS WELL BROKEN INTO THREE SECTIONS: BOW, SUPERSTRUCTURE AND BOILER WITH ENGINES. BOWS POINT TO CASTLEBAY. (J LEIGH).
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56 56.268 N,7 29.519 W
Cyelse on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the CYELSE wreck located?
The CYELSE wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.268 N,7 29.519 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CYELSE?
The seabed around the CYELSE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the CYELSE sink?
The CYELSE sank on Jun 12, 1949.
When was the wreck of the CYELSE discovered?
The wreck of the CYELSE was discovered in 1949.
What country did the CYELSE belong to?
The CYELSE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the CYELSE?
The CYELSE had a tonnage of 237 tons.
What type of wreck is the CYELSE?
The CYELSE is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
IN THREE SECTIONS