Bangor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bangor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.4 N,5 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.356667
  • Longitude: -5.466667
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANGOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 340
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H444/67 24.8.79 H444/67 24.8.79 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 512124N, 052800W APPROX. (R.V. BARR,16.8.79) NCA YET. 8.11.04 8.11.04 BLOCKS OF PORTLAND STONE LIE IN FORWARD HOLD. BOW BROKEN TO PORT. FISHING NET TANGLED OVER WINCH. DISINTEGRATED INTO LOW ROCKY REEF AFT OF ENGINE, REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN TO SALVAGE THE PROPELLER. PHOTO OF STONE CARGO. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV'04). NO POSN DETAIL GIVEN. NCA. 23.9.13 23.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). ASSUMED FULLY BROKEN UP. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1894 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING WITH SINGLE SHAFT 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 67HP, 1 BOILER. AFT MACHINERY BY ROSS AND DUNCAN, GLASGOW. ON PASSAGE PORTLAND TO BELFAST WITH CARGO OF STONE FOR BUILDING OF STORMONT. (SII)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.4 N,5 28 W
Bangor on Wreck Map Bangor Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BANGOR wreck located?

The BANGOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.4 N,5 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANGOR?

The seabed around the BANGOR lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the BANGOR sink?

The BANGOR sank on Feb 26, 1934.

When was the wreck of the BANGOR discovered?

The wreck of the BANGOR was discovered in 1934.

What country did the BANGOR belong to?

The BANGOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BANGOR carrying?

The BANGOR was carrying stone,wine.

What was the tonnage of the BANGOR?

The BANGOR had a tonnage of 340 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANGOR?

The BANGOR is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks