Chirripo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chirripo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 45.947 N,5 40.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.765783
  • Longitude: -5.679250
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIRRIPO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 117.4
Sonar Width 17.02
Shadow Height 17.13
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4050
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

H137/18 11.4.18 SUNK IN 544545N, 054030W OR 0.5M FROM BLACKHEAD, BELFAST. MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL.G.3SEC. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - FNM 238/18. H6391/19 16.9.19 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON CHARTS. H5442/20 3.8.20 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 8FMS, DELETE LT BUOY. (IRISH LTS OFFICE). - NM ACTION. H3089/60 7.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS. (ECES 1960). H3089/60 4.1.62 SWEPT CLEAR 38FT, FOUL 39FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN 88FT. A LARGE WRECK STILL IN ONE PIECE. (HMS SHACKLETON, 2.5.61). BR STD. H5292/71 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK SW 11.6MTRS. NC 1753. H1288/72 21.12.72 DIVED. STILL IN ONE PIECE. PROP REMOVED IN 1970. (R BARR). 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5445.921N, 0540.761W. NE 1753. SEP 2010/000156213 23.9.10 EXAMINED 2008 IN 5445.947N, 0540.755W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.85MTRS. LENGTH 117.4MTRS, WIDTH 17.0MTRS, HT 17.13MTRS. LIES NW/SE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 7.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5218/10. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.4MTRS IN 5445.947N, 0540.755W [WGD]. NFS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND DW 9.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO.LTD, BELFAST, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 666HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 4 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC 75, 0.5M FROM BLACK HEAD, WHILST ON PASSAGE GARSTON, LIVERPOOL FOR KINGSTON, JAMAICA. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (SII, LL WW1 & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST VOL.2)

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the CHIRRIPO wreck located?

The CHIRRIPO wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.947 N,5 40.755 W.

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

The CHIRRIPO lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 45.947 N,5 40.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIRRIPO?

The seabed around the CHIRRIPO lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the CHIRRIPO sink?

The CHIRRIPO sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHIRRIPO discovered?

The wreck of the CHIRRIPO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHIRRIPO belong to?

The CHIRRIPO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHIRRIPO carrying?

The CHIRRIPO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHIRRIPO?

The CHIRRIPO had a tonnage of 4050 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIRRIPO?

The CHIRRIPO is classified as a steam ship.

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