Nydia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nydia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.502583
  • Longitude: -3.875217
Wreck Depth 36.78 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYDIA (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 49.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 42.7
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 319
Tonnage 834
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1877
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 152.0,050.0,000.7,101
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 14.6.82 J POVAH, OF RHYL, REPORTS DIVING ON WK OF OLD SAILING VESSEL ABOUT 11 MILES N OF ORME. STANDS ABOUT 20FT ABOVE SEABED. (E GILES, TELECON). NCA YET. H5844/83 16.9.86 WK LOCATED IN 442010E, 5928760E [EUR]. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.5MTRS, APPROX. (BRITISH TELECOM INTERNATIONAL, 18.8.86). [OGB] POSN: 533009N, 035228W. H5844/83 30.10.86 WK LOCATED IN 533009N, 035228W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST DEPTH 31.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38 TO 39MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS (MAX), HEIGHT 6.5MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (GEOSITE SURVEYS, 1.10.86). - NM 3339/86. H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 29.11.87 IN 533009N, 035228W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 1 MTR DEEP. EXAM'D ALSO BY BULLDOG - HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.1MTRS, SHADOW HT 2.6MTRS. FAIRLY INTACT AND ALMOST COMPLETELY COVERED WITH SAND. LENGTH 43.9MTRS, BEAM 11.5MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEG. CHART AS WK 35MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/04 26.7.91 DIVED 7.7.91 IN CHARTED POSN. REMAINS OF FAIRLY LARGE SAILING VESSEL WITH BOW NW. UPRIGHT, INTACT EXCEPT WHERE DAMAGED BY TRAWLS. POSSIBLY A SCHOONER OR BARQUE. HULL IS COPPER SHEATHED. HIGHEST PART IS AFTER DECKHOUSE WHICH STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS. SEEMS TO BE LATE 19TH CENTURY WK - POSSIBLY ABOUT 1870. (K HURLEY, 11.7.91). HH100/351/05 7.8.92 THIS IS CONSIDERED PROBABLY TO BE THE WK OF SV NYDIA FROM THE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. (K HURLEY, 6.7.92). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5330.155N, 0352.513W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 42.7MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 319/139 DEGS. UPRIGHT, WELL DEGRADED WRECK, MOSTLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-8140). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1853 BY P VAILIN, QUEBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J P EVANS, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR TIREE IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS ALBANIAN IN CLEAR WEATHER. WITH NYDIA SAILING CLOSE TO THE WIND, ALBANIAN HELD HER COURSE AND NYDIA STRUCK HER PORT SIDE, AFT OF THE BRIDGE. SANK FOLLOWING DAMAGE TO THE BOW. THIRD OFFICER PENNY OF ALBANIAN WAS FOUND TO BE WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLISION.

General Comments

Upright, well degraded wreck, mostly buried with visible bow.

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FAQ

Where is the NYDIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W.

How deep is the NYDIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.78 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the NYDIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the NYDIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 18, 1877.

When was the wreck of the NYDIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NYDIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the NYDIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 834 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?

The NYDIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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