Celtic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Celtic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.437 N,8 15.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.790617
  • Longitude: -8.255117
Wreck Depth 4 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CELTIC
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 207.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 13.4
Tonnage 20904
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 1982

Surveying Details

H7589/28 12.12.28 POSN 514700N, 081500W APPROX. HULL OF ST OBSCURES LT FROM ROCHE PT LTHO. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - TNM 1948/28 ISSUED. H7589/28 19.4.29 CUTTING FROM LLOYDS LIST RE NEGOTIATIONS FOR SALVAGE. H7589/28 6.5.29 INS DWP S OF ROCHE PT AND LEGEND 'OBSCURED BY WK' ON LT. (IRISH LTS, 2.5.29) - NM. 3.7.29 NO SIGNS OF WK BREAKING UP. (HMS SCYTH, 23.6.29) H5282/30 19.8.30 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)6M LAID 221DEGS, 1.7C FROM ROCHES PT LT, TO MARK FOREPART WHICH IS SUBMERGED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H8201/30 LETTER WRITTEN RE LT SECTOR. H8201/30 15.12.30 WK NO LONGER OBSCURES THE LT SECTOR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H6508/33 25.9.33 LT ON BUOY ALTERED TO GPFL(3)30S. (CORK HR COMM.) NCA. H903/34 WK ONLY VISIBLE 6FT AT LW. BREAKING UP. POSN 514724N, 081517W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1777. H4559/34 10.7.34 DELETED LT BUOY. (CORK HR BOARD NM OF 5.7.34) 31.1.74 TO BE SHOWN AS DWP 4.0MTRS CENTRED ON 514725N, 081516W [OSI]. NC 1777. H1282/75 8.4.75 COMPLETELY SALVAGED IN 1930S BY FIRM WHO SALVAGED WESTWICK. (M COLLINS, CO. DOWN, LTR DTD 3.4.75) NCA. H1270/82 29.6.82 DATA RE-ASSESSED. WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (M COLLINS LTR DTD 3.4.75 ABOVE) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 1777.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1901 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST WITH 8 CYLINDER QUADRUPLE ENGINE OF 1524HP, TWIN SHAFT, 8 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEANIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (WHITE STAR). PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL WITH CARGO OF MACHINERY AND METAL FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY, REFRIGERATED CARGO, FRUIT AND PASSENGERS. VESSEL WAS ON LAST VOYAGE HAVING BEEN SOLD TO AN ITALIAN BREAKERS. DRIVEN ASHORE IN A GALE AT ROCHES POINT WHILE ENTERING CORK. SHE WAS SOLD TO SALVORS PETERSEN & ALBEK, COPENHAGEN. UPPERWORKS WERE CUT AWAY, 20 SALVORS WERE KILLED BY FUMES DURING SALVAGE OPERATIONS. PHOTO OF STRANDED VESSEL. (SII & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 47.437 N,8 15.307 W
Celtic on Wreck Map Celtic Wreck on Google Map

Place of Loss: Roches Point, Co Cork / 51 47 24N, 8 15 17W / Roches Pt, Pollock Rk.

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FAQ

Where is the CELTIC wreck located?

The CELTIC wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.437 N,8 15.307 W.

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

The CELTIC lies at a depth of about 4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.437 N,8 15.307 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CELTIC?

The seabed around the CELTIC lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CELTIC sink?

The CELTIC sank on Dec 10, 1928.

When was the wreck of the CELTIC discovered?

The wreck of the CELTIC was discovered in 1928.

What country did the CELTIC belong to?

The CELTIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CELTIC carrying?

The CELTIC was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CELTIC?

The CELTIC had a tonnage of 20904 tons.

What type of wreck is the CELTIC?

The CELTIC is classified as a liner.

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