Ardmore (Ss) Wreck

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Ardmore (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.750 N,7 0.190 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.912500
  • Longitude: -7.003170
Name ARDMORE (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1917
Original Source Barry 73-74; Tennent 1990, 45; BVLS 1914-18, 72; Hocking, 1969, 44; Larn & Larn 2002; Roche 1993, 120, 132; UKHO Data 1996
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Wreck No: W03181, Place of Loss: Coningbeg Light Vessel, 13 miles WSW of., Source of Coordinate: UKHO, Description: UKHO Wreck No. 011601644. 609-/1023-/1304-ton City of Cork Steam Packet Co. vessel was built in Dundee in 1909 by W.B. Thompson & Co. / Caledon Shipbuilding Co. It measured 77m long, 11m in beam, and 5.24m in draught and had 347 nhp triple expansion engines and was capable of 14 knots. The steamer had two decks and was classed 100 A1 by Lloyd’s. En route from London to Cork, under Captain Richard Murray, with a general cargo and a number of passengers. She had put in to Milford Haven and was on course for her destination when she was struck by a torpedo on the starboard side, forward of the bridge, by German submarine U-95. 8 crew were saved inlcuding the captain but 19 were lost. Wreck located in 65m of water. Stands 8m above the seabed and measures 92m long. Wreck is orientated NE/SW on the seabed. ----------------------------

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Where is the ARDMORE (SS) wreck located?

The ARDMORE (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.750 N,7 0.190 W.

When did the ARDMORE (SS) sink?

The ARDMORE (SS) sank on Nov 13, 1917.

What type of wreck is the ARDMORE (SS)?

The ARDMORE (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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