Zelda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zelda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.869 N,6 23.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.947817
  • Longitude: -6.392567
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZELDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1873
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.10.70 5.10.70 LOCATED MAIDEN BOWER, WEST OF BRYHER, IN 495650N 062330W. MOST OF CARGO SOON RECOVERED BY DIVERS. WELL BROKEN UP, LYING ROUGHLY N/S, BOWS TO NORTH. STERN IS IN 35FT OF WATER AND BOWS IN 90FT. (ST ATHAN SUB AQUA REPORT, 19.6.70). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 31.1.73 31.1.73 DATE OF LOSS QUOTED AS 16.4.1874. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 3).
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED WRECKED IN FOG ON MAIDEN VOYAGE, WITH NO LOSS OF LIFE, ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO PALERMO WITH GENERAL CARGO, MUCH OF WHICH RECOVERED. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V).

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FAQ

Where is the ZELDA wreck located?

The ZELDA wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.869 N,6 23.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZELDA?

The seabed around the ZELDA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ZELDA sink?

The ZELDA sank on Apr 18, 1873.

When was the wreck of the ZELDA discovered?

The wreck of the ZELDA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ZELDA belong to?

The ZELDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ZELDA carrying?

The ZELDA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ZELDA?

The ZELDA had a tonnage of 1411 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZELDA?

The ZELDA is classified as a steam ship.

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