Chicago (Ss) Wreck

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Chicago (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.500 N,8 11.800 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.791670
  • Longitude: -8.196670
Name CHICAGO (SS)
Type liner
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1868
Original Source Lloyd's List No. 16, 770, Monday 13th January 1868; Lloyd's List No. 16, 771, Tuesday 14th January 1868. Lloyd's List No. 16, 772, Wednesday 15th January 1868; Lloyd's List No. 16, 772, Wednesday 15th January 1868; Lloyd's List No. 16, 773, Thursday 16th January 1868; BOT Inquiry 1868 No 8, 28(696); Bourke 1994, 109; Cork Examiner 01.1868; Dublin Freeman's journal 01.1868; Schools' Folklore Collection, Imleabhar 393, 8-12; Larn & Larn 2002; NLR; PP 1868, Vol. LV, 'Return of all vessels lost', 85; SIC Vol. 1, 109.
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 47.500 N,8 11.800 W
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Wreck No: W08079, Place of Loss: Hegarty's Point, a reef on the W side of Guileen; Chicago Knoll, 1 mile SE of Roches Point lighthouse, Source of Coordinate: UKHO

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Where is the CHICAGO (SS) wreck located?

The CHICAGO (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.500 N,8 11.800 W.

When did the CHICAGO (SS) sink?

The CHICAGO (SS) sank on Jan 12, 1868.

What type of wreck is the CHICAGO (SS)?

The CHICAGO (SS) is classified as a liner.

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