Claremorris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Claremorris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.036 N,5 11.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.933933
  • Longitude: -5.186950
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAREMORRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.7 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 632
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1924
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H571/66 25.10.66 REPORTED TO LIE IN 545602N, 051109W, CLOSE INSHORE. (MR JESSOP). H1285/75 10.7.75 POSN CONFIRMED. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND CONCRETED TO SURROUNDING ROCKS AND WHICH ARE OF THE SAME HEIGHT. (A NEWTON). H1287/75 26.8.75 WK IN THIS POSN REPORTED TO BE THE CLAIRNMORRIS. ALTERNATIVELY KNOWN AS CLAREMORRIS. (P C MILLER, 18.8.75). H1282/76/50 WK OF CLAIR-N-MORRIS REPD IN POSN 545650N, 051100W. (A NEWTON). H1288/75/397 6.9.76 LIES VERY CLOSE INSHORE. STERN AND BOW SECTIONS SEPARATED BY SOME LARGE ROCKS WHICH SHOW AT LOW WATER. MAX DEPTH OF WATER OVER WK IS APPROX 7MTRS. HIGHEST PART IS THE BOILER WHICH STANDS ON END AND SHOWS AT LW SPRINGS. THE ENGINE, PROP AND CONDENSER (CASING ONLY) LIE NEARBY. FORWARD SECTION LIES N OF THE ROCKS AND IS COMPLETELY FLATTENED AND HALF BURIED IN SAND. SOME PLATES, GIRDERS AND A WINCH ARE ALSO VISIBLE. (P C MILLER, 18.2.76). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1310/87/39 26.10.87 WIGTOWN FREE PRESS OF 1.1.25 CONFIRMS NAME AS CLAREMORRIS. SANK 0.5 MILES N OF JUMPER ROCK IN 9 TO 15MTRS. (G JONES - SW SCOTTISH SHIPPING INCIDENTS). H1311/88/62 9.1.89 NAME CLAREMORRIS CONFIRMED BY OWNERS. (G JONES).
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN KELLY, BELFAST. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 91NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNDALK FOR ARDROSSAN. DROVE ASHORE IN HEAVY WEATHER. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN PORTIONS REMAIN, AT BASE OF CLIFFS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.036 N,5 11.217 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLAREMORRIS wreck located?

The CLAREMORRIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.036 N,5 11.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAREMORRIS?

The seabed around the CLAREMORRIS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CLAREMORRIS sink?

The CLAREMORRIS sank on Dec 23, 1924.

When was the wreck of the CLAREMORRIS discovered?

The wreck of the CLAREMORRIS was discovered in 1966.

What country did the CLAREMORRIS belong to?

The CLAREMORRIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAREMORRIS carrying?

The CLAREMORRIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLAREMORRIS?

The CLAREMORRIS had a tonnage of 632 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAREMORRIS?

The CLAREMORRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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