Connacht Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Connacht Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25 N,5 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.416667
  • Longitude: -5.250000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONNACHT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH288/350/01 17.7.89 HH288/350/01 17.7.89 LAST KNOWN POSN 542800N, 052000W. BODY OF WOMAN CREW MEMBER AND SOME WRECKAGE RECOVERED IN 542400N, 051406W ON DAY FOLLOWING LAST CONTACT. (LL 1.7.89). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/821/01 13.7.01 HH090/821/01 13.7.01 NOT LOCATED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 821). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS THOUGHT DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO FURTHER CONTACT MADE. WAS ON PASSAGE STRANGFORD LOUGH TO CARRICKFERGUS.

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FAQ

Where is the CONNACHT wreck located?

The CONNACHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 25 N,5 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONNACHT?

The seabed around the CONNACHT lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the CONNACHT sink?

The CONNACHT sank on Jun 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the CONNACHT discovered?

The wreck of the CONNACHT was discovered in 1989.

What country did the CONNACHT belong to?

The CONNACHT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CONNACHT?

The CONNACHT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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