Other Wreck 22634

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 19.194 N,3 30.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.319900
  • Longitude: -3.511000
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 17
Orientation 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located in the coastal waters of North Wales near Colwyn Bay at coordinates 53 19.194 N, 3 30.66 W. This maritime obstruction is identified as a wooden boat approximately 17 meters long. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is situated within the intertidal zone and is largely filled with sand and mud. First documented in 1989, the site has been monitored through aerial photography and hydrographic surveys, with the most recent updates confirming its position and status as a visible obstruction on the seabed. The wreck remains a noted navigational feature in the area, categorized by the UK Hydrographic Office as a wooden structure in a degraded, silted condition.

Surveying Details

1.6.89 STF SHOWN IN 531910.7N, 033035W [OGB], A WOODEN BOAT, 17 MTRS LONG, LARGELY FILLED WITH SAND/MUD IN INTERTIDAL AREA, ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1926-LP1, DTD 16.7.87. INS AS STF. BR STD. 28.3.06 SHOWN AS ST, STS FOR SHAPE, IN 5319.194N, 0330.660W [EUT]. NE 1953. 1.8.19 ST SHOWN SHOWN IN 5319.193N, 0330.661W [WGD]. (UKHO AERIAL PHOTO DTD 26.7.18). NFA.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, FILLED WITH SAND & MUD, LENGTH BY PHOTO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 19.194 N,3 30.66 W
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