Where is the KYRLEWE wreck located?

The KYRLEWE wreck is located at coordinates 37 12 N,8 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KYRLEWE?

The seabed around the KYRLEWE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KYRLEWE discovered?

The wreck of the KYRLEWE was discovered in 1978.

What type of wreck is the KYRLEWE?

The KYRLEWE is classified as a yacht.

Kyrlewe Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Kyrlewe Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	37 12 N,8 55 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 37.200000 Longitude: -8.916667
Water Depth	15 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	KYRLEWE
Type	yacht
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	1978
Last Detection Year	1994
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	18.10.78 18.10.78 VESSEL SANK IN 371200N, 085500W APPROX. (LL, 21.10.78) NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 4.3.94 4.3.94 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 40 [1993 1ST EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

21.10.78 VESSEL BROKE UP &SANK IN HEAVY SEAS OFF PONTAL PT & CARRAPATEIRA VILLAGE, WHILST EN-ROUTE GIBRALTAR TO ENGLAND. 4 RESCUED, 1 DEAD. (LL, 21.10.78)

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