Sylphaen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sylphaen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.108 N,4 33.421 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.351800
  • Longitude: -4.557017
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYLPHAEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1894
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/04/5 15.3.91 HH100/351/04/5 15.3.91 POSSIBLY THE WK ON THE BEACH AT JURBY. (A CORKILL, 9.12.90). POSN 542106N, 043321W APPROX, FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/07 28.9.93 HH100/351/07 28.9.93 NOW KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN TOWED OFF. (A CORKILL, 19.9.93). AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 1999

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KINGSTOWN FOR TROON. WAS BLOWN ASHORE DURING A VERY STRONG WNW GALE. (A CORKILL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.108 N,4 33.421 W
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FAQ

Where is the SYLPHAEN wreck located?

The SYLPHAEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.108 N,4 33.421 W.

When did the SYLPHAEN sink?

The SYLPHAEN sank on Dec 22, 1894.

When was the wreck of the SYLPHAEN discovered?

The wreck of the SYLPHAEN was discovered in 1894.

What country did the SYLPHAEN belong to?

The SYLPHAEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SYLPHAEN carrying?

The SYLPHAEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SYLPHAEN?

The SYLPHAEN had a tonnage of 159 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYLPHAEN?

The SYLPHAEN is classified as a steam ship.

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