Annagher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Annagher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.996 N,5 37.819 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.683267
  • Longitude: -5.630317
Wreck Depth 7.71 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNAGHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 276
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2019

Surveying Details

H8244/37 17.12.37 WK IN 544100N, 053755W. (DONAGHEE CG, TELECON). - TNM 2348/37. H8244/37 3.1.38 WK MARKED BY LT & WHIS BUOY. (IRISH LTS). - TNM 2410/37. H8244/37 30.4.39 INS DW WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G WITH WHIS CLOSE W. (IRISH LTS). - NM ACTION. H0628/40 6.11.45 AMENDED TO WK 6.5FMS. (IRISH LTS). - NM 3526/45. H3089/60 7.3.61 NOT LOCATED. (ECES 1960). NCA. H5605/61 8.12.61 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1753. 4.1.62 LOCATED IN 544100N, 053746W. SWEPT CLEAR 23FT, FOUL 24FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 41FT. (HMS SHACKLETON 1961). AMEND TO WK 3.75FMS. - NM 2735/61. H5292/71 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK SW 7MTRS. NC 1753. 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5441.005N, 0537.829W. NE 1753. SEP 2010/000156213 23.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5440.997N, 0537.821W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.87MTRS. LENGTH 44.3MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS, HT 4.13MTRS. LIES E/W. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 6.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000054120 19.12.19 EXAM�D 16.5.19 IN 5440.996N, 0537.819W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 276/096DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). AMEND DW 7.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN KELLY LTD, BELFAST. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 83 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES. CARGO SHIFTED IN BAD WEATHER, LISTED AND SANK. 9 MEN LOST. (SII)

General Comments

HEAVILY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the ANNAGHER wreck located?

The ANNAGHER wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.996 N,5 37.819 W.

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

The ANNAGHER lies at a depth of about 7.71 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.996 N,5 37.819 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNAGHER?

The seabed around the ANNAGHER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ANNAGHER sink?

The ANNAGHER sank on Dec 11, 1937.

When was the wreck of the ANNAGHER discovered?

The wreck of the ANNAGHER was discovered in 1937.

What country did the ANNAGHER belong to?

The ANNAGHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANNAGHER carrying?

The ANNAGHER was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ANNAGHER?

The ANNAGHER had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNAGHER?

The ANNAGHER is classified as a steam ship.

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