City Of Limerick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of limerick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39 N,7 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.650000
  • Longitude: -7.200000
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF LIMERICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1359
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 8, 2001

Surveying Details

H095/39 30.8.40 H095/39 SANK IN 483900N, 071200W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LISTS AND LETTER 30.8.40). 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. 13.01.87 13.01.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 110MTRS IN 483900N, 071200W ON FR 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. CHART AS WK USC 110MTRS. NE 2649. [STS FOR PA].

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. (WW2 SL).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF LIMERICK wreck located?

The CITY OF LIMERICK wreck is located at coordinates 48 39 N,7 12 W.

How deep is the CITY OF LIMERICK and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF LIMERICK lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 48 39 N,7 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF LIMERICK?

The seabed around the CITY OF LIMERICK lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF LIMERICK sink?

The CITY OF LIMERICK sank on Jul 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF LIMERICK discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF LIMERICK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CITY OF LIMERICK belong to?

The CITY OF LIMERICK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF LIMERICK?

The CITY OF LIMERICK had a tonnage of 1359 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF LIMERICK?

The CITY OF LIMERICK is classified as a steam ship.

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