Cynthia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cynthia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.965 N,0 33.291 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.016083
  • Longitude: 0.554850
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYNTHIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 29.4 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 133
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SANK 23M E BY S HALF S OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN APPROX 540057N, 003324E FOR FILING ONLY. H4064/75 22.8.86 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (UDI GROUP, HI 321A). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLEN STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WESTGARTH, ENGLISH & CO. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the CYNTHIA wreck located?

The CYNTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.965 N,0 33.291 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CYNTHIA?

The seabed around the CYNTHIA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the CYNTHIA sink?

The CYNTHIA sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CYNTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the CYNTHIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CYNTHIA belong to?

The CYNTHIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CYNTHIA?

The CYNTHIA had a tonnage of 133 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYNTHIA?

The CYNTHIA is classified as a trawler.

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