Connemara Wreck

Field Value
Connemara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.01 N,6 3.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.016833
  • Longitude: -6.061667
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONNEMARA
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 833
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1916
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2015

Surveying Details

H6795/16 23.11.16 POSN 540045N, 060315W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1314/16. H6679/20 20.9.20 POSN AMENDED 540100N, 060338W, OR 106DEGS, 6.5C FROM HAULBOWLINE RKS LT. MARKED BY G WRECK LT BUOY. (IRISH LTS, 2.11.20). INS WK AND LT BUOY. H161/24 7.1.24 DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (LL, 4.1.24). H1189/25 19.2.25 AMENDED POSN TO 102DEGS, 6C 2000FT FROM HAULBOWLINE LT. LT BUOY NOW 108DEGS, 6.5C FROM ABOVE LT. (IRISH LTS). AMEND TO DW (1916) AND BUOY TO UNLIT. H2473/55 3.6.55 WRECK BUOY OFF STATION TEMPORARILY. (CARLINGFORD LOUGH COMMISIONERS). NCA. H4081/62 24.1.63 DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.10.86 SHOWN AS DW IN 540103.5N, 060337W [OSI]. NE 2800. 16.7.03 [WGD] POSN: 5401.068N, 0603.677W. NE 2800. 21.3.14 LOCATED 2013 IN 5401.01N, 0603.70W [WGD]. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1353). AMEND POSN. 12.12.14 NOT VISIBLE IN DIGITAL DATA. (SDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1353). AMEND FOUL. 9.2.14 SOUNDING 2.2MTRS SHOWN AT THIS POSN IN DATASET. (E COOKSON, RT1W). POSSIBLE REMAINS OF WK. AMEND WK 2.2MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 212 NHP FOR 16 KTS. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH THE SS RETRIEVER ON PASSAGE HOLYHEAD TO GREENORE. 86 LIVES LOST. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the CONNEMARA wreck located?

The CONNEMARA wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.01 N,6 3.7 W.

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

The CONNEMARA lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.01 N,6 3.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONNEMARA?

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

When did the CONNEMARA sink?

The CONNEMARA sank on Nov 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CONNEMARA discovered?

The wreck of the CONNEMARA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CONNEMARA belong to?

The CONNEMARA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONNEMARA carrying?

The CONNEMARA was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the CONNEMARA?

The CONNEMARA had a tonnage of 833 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONNEMARA?

The CONNEMARA is classified as a ferry.

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