Nellie Bywater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nellie bywater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.511367
  • Longitude: -5.066967
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NELLIE BYWATER
Type schooner
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1921
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5015/21 16.8.21 STRANDED ON HOLY ISLAND, ABOUT 0.25M E OF LT HO. SALVAGE VESSEL 'BEAMER' IN ATTENDANCE, UNCERTAIN IF VESSEL CAN BE REFLOATED. (CG LAMLASH). NCA. H4649/68 2.8.68 NOT SEEN ALTHOUGH SEARCH WAS INCOMPLETE. IT IS EXPECTED TO HAVE BROKEN UP & BE NON-EXISTENT CONSIDERING ITS AGE, SMALL SIZE & PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 1.3.68). NCA. H1955/79 5.6.81 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. REPORTED BY LOCAL DIVERS TO BE IN 553041N,050357W [OGB], TO BE COMPLETELY BROKEN UP & DIFFICULT TO FIND EVEN BY DIVERS WHO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. (HMS HERALD, HI 47/80). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2023000238835 2.11.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2008

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON HOLY ISLAND.

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the NELLIE BYWATER wreck located?

The NELLIE BYWATER wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W.

When did the NELLIE BYWATER sink?

The NELLIE BYWATER sank on Aug 9, 1921.

When was the wreck of the NELLIE BYWATER discovered?

The wreck of the NELLIE BYWATER was discovered in 1921.

What country did the NELLIE BYWATER belong to?

The NELLIE BYWATER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NELLIE BYWATER?

The NELLIE BYWATER is classified as a schooner.