Cymrian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cymrian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.122 N,5 55.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.068700
  • Longitude: -5.919333
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYMRIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1014
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 13 MILES SE BY S FROM TUSKAR RK. (BMVS). POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 520400N, 055530W.(AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS ON CHARTS. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 24.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 40FMS. NE 1410. H3140/69 16.5.77 LOCATED 23.3.77 IN 520406.8N, 055505.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 20MTRS ON SMOOTH SEA BED. LYING 010/190DEG. LENGTH 70MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). AMEND TO WK 76MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 LOCATED 14.7.82, NOT EXAM'D. E/S DEPTH OF 85.6MTRS OBTAINED ON SOUNDING LINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5204.139N, 0555.095W. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 6.5.18 IN 5204.1225N, 0555.1598W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 87.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 7.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225DEGS. WRECK IS VISIBLE AND INTACT. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). RETAIN NDW 76MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-KINGWOOD. BUILT IN 1905 BY VUIJK A CAPELLE A/D, YSEL, NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOLDEN CROSS LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 133 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G T GREY, SOUTH SHILEDS. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MON, FOR DUBLIN. TORPEDOED BY UC-75. 10 MEN LOST. SURVIVORS RECOVERED BY RUSSIAN SS ODESSA. (SII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.122 N,5 55.16 W
Cymrian on Wreck Map Cymrian Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the CYMRIAN wreck located?

The CYMRIAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.122 N,5 55.16 W.

How deep is the CYMRIAN and where exactly is it located?

The CYMRIAN lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.122 N,5 55.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CYMRIAN?

The seabed around the CYMRIAN lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the CYMRIAN sink?

The CYMRIAN sank on Aug 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CYMRIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CYMRIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CYMRIAN belong to?

The CYMRIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CYMRIAN carrying?

The CYMRIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CYMRIAN?

The CYMRIAN had a tonnage of 1014 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYMRIAN?

The CYMRIAN is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks