Gwyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gwyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.815717
  • Longitude: 6.406450
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWYN
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Markers N CARD, VQ, CLOSE N
Surveying Details H3877/80 4.12.85 SANK IN 534524N, 061827E. (MRCC YARMOUTH, TLX DTD 3.11.85). NCA. H4753/82 5.12.85 DW, UNMARKED, IN 534901N, 062424E [EUR]. (SEEWARN CUXHAVEN, TELEX 4.11.85). MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOYS, RACON. - NAV I 670/85 ISSUED. H4753/82 5.12.85 POSN APPROX 534900.5N, 062423.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 645(P)/85). NCA YET. H2114/83 12.12.85 POSN CONFIRMED. MARKED BY 2 N CARD BUOYS, VQ & RACON (D). (HAMBURG NM 4702(T)/85). NCA YET. H2114/83 3.1.86 LOCATED IN 534859N, 062428E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. WK BUOYS REMAIN ON SITE. (HAMBURG NM 4881(T)/85). - NAV I 686/85 ISSUED. H2114/83 15.5.86 POSN & DEPTH CONFIRMED. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY, VQ, CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 1407/86). - NM1571/86. H2114/83 13.6.86 SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 1703/86). BR STD. H2114/83 22.9.86 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED SEP '86. (HAMBURG NM 3243(T)/86). H2114/83 16.12.86 WK RAISED AND TOWED TO EEMSHAVEN. CTL. (LL, 7.11.86). WK REMOVED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4039/86). DELETE WK & BUOY. - NM 42/87. SEP 2006/000367186 27.7.06 SHOWN ON GERMAN 87 [7TH EDN DTD 2006, CORRECT TO WK 22/06, 1:150,000]. NCA, CONSIDERED TO BE ERROR ON GERMAN 87. 8.5.08 STILL SHOWN ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [7TH EDN APR '06 CORRECT TO 5.1.07, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NOT SHOWN ON PREVIOUS EDN OF GERMAN 87 [JUN '96], OR OVERLAPPING GERMAN 84 [9TH EDN JUL '07]. REGIONAL TEAM REQUESTED TO QUERY WITH GERMAN HO. NCA YET. SEP 2008/000051705 13.6.08 WK WILL BE REMOVED FROM GERMAN 87 BY NOTICE TO MARINER. (GERMAN HO, EMAIL DTD 11.6.08). NFA. SEP 2008/000056008 2.7.08 WK DELETED FROM GERMAN 87. (GERMAN NM 26/(21)87/08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1985 BY YORKSHIRE DRY DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRAIG SHIPPING PLC. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SEAHAM. DEVELOPED LIST IN HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GWYN wreck located?

The GWYN wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E.

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

The GWYN lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GWYN?

The seabed around the GWYN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the GWYN sink?

The GWYN sank on Nov 3, 1985.

When was the wreck of the GWYN discovered?

The wreck of the GWYN was discovered in 1985.

What country did the GWYN belong to?

The GWYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GWYN carrying?

The GWYN was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the GWYN?

The GWYN had a tonnage of 794 tons.

What type of wreck is the GWYN?

The GWYN is classified as a carrier.

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