Wyndcliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wyndcliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.481 N,5 10.965 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.924683
  • Longitude: -5.182750
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYNDCLIFFE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 146
Tonnage 732
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1892
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/059/01 12.4.05 HH091/059/01 12.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4955.481N, 0510.965W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.4 IN GEN DEPTH 73.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 68MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 20.7.05 HH100/351/22 20.7.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BELL MARKED; 'WYNDCLIFFE 1878' RECOVERED. (K PICKERING, VIA RECEIVER OF WK, LTR DTD 20.6.05). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

27.2.1892 BUILT OF IRON IN 1877 BY PALMERS CO, NEWCASTLE. 466 TONS GROSS, 732 TONS NET, 669 TONS UNDER DECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D MORGAN, LIVERPOOL (LR), BY T JACK JR, LARNE, CO ANTRIM (BOT - WK & CASUALTY RETURNS 1891-1892). COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SINGLE IRON DECK, FOUR BULKHEADS. A1 AT LLOYDS. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DIEPPE. CARGO COAL. NOT HEARD OF AFTER SAILING ON 27.2.1892. 13 MEN LOST. (RECEIVER OF WK).

General Comments

DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the WYNDCLIFFE wreck located?

The WYNDCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.481 N,5 10.965 W.

How deep is the WYNDCLIFFE and where exactly is it located?

The WYNDCLIFFE lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.481 N,5 10.965 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYNDCLIFFE?

The seabed around the WYNDCLIFFE lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the WYNDCLIFFE sink?

The WYNDCLIFFE sank on Mar 1, 1892.

When was the wreck of the WYNDCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the WYNDCLIFFE was discovered in 2005.

What country did the WYNDCLIFFE belong to?

The WYNDCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYNDCLIFFE carrying?

The WYNDCLIFFE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WYNDCLIFFE?

The WYNDCLIFFE had a tonnage of 732 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYNDCLIFFE?

The WYNDCLIFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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