County Of Lancaster (Ss) Wreck

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County of lancaster (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.750 N,5 57.360 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.512500
  • Longitude: -5.956000
Name COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1901
Original Source Brady 2008, 171; Freeman's Journal, Dublin, Fri. Nov. 15th 1901, Vol. CXXXV, 6, c8; GSI Wreck Data; Lloyd's List 20, 025, 16th November 1901, 7; Lloyd's List 20, 046, 11th December 1901, 9, UKHO Wreck Data 1996.
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Wreck No: W00748, Place of Loss: Dublin, Lambay Island NE of 53 30 45N, 5 57 21.6W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_326, Description: UKHO wreck no. 009101627. Chart symbol SW 26.7. 98-ton steamer of Glasgow lost en route from Carnlough/Ayr to Dundalk. Crew of eight drowned. The body of Captain Henry Murray washed ashore at Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Wreck identified by divers in 1996 when bell recovered. The coaster lies intact and upright on the seabed in a general depth of 28m. Cargo of coal still present. Vessel is orientated NNW/SSE, measures L. 34m x B. 6m x H. 5.1m. GSI wreck no GSI_326.

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Where is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS) wreck located?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.750 N,5 57.360 W.

When did the COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS) sink?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS) sank on Nov 12, 1901.

What type of wreck is the COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS)?

The COUNTY OF LANCASTER (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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