Rhyl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rhyl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20 N,4 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333333
  • Longitude: -4.616667
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHYL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1900
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1900
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.5.70 4.5.70 SANK OFF HOLYHEAD. (DODS). NCA, POSN 532000N, 043700W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.9.07 8.9.07 LLOYDS SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF HOLYHEAD KNOWN TO BE INCORRECT. COLLISION TOOK PLACE 20M NE OF S BISHOP LT. POSN GIVEN AS 5207.0N, 0508.0W. (SIBI) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2005

Circumstances of loss

IRON VESSEL, BUILT 1879 BY PALMER'S CO., WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN CORY AND SONS. ON PASSAGE FROM ARDROSSAN FOR NEWPORT, MON. COLLIDED WITH SS 'ROYSTON GRANGE' AND SANK OFF HOLYHEAD. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RHYL wreck located?

The RHYL wreck is located at coordinates 53 20 N,4 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RHYL?

The seabed around the RHYL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the RHYL sink?

The RHYL sank on Jul 24, 1900.

When was the wreck of the RHYL discovered?

The wreck of the RHYL was discovered in 1900.

What country did the RHYL belong to?

The RHYL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RHYL carrying?

The RHYL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RHYL?

The RHYL had a tonnage of 1274 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHYL?

The RHYL is classified as a steam ship.

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