Croghan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Croghan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.803 N,6 56.245 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.130050
  • Longitude: -6.937417
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROGHAN
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Length 51.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2379/63 H2379/63 WK IN 520748N, 065612W. (WZ 238/73). NCA YET. 21.3.73 21.3.73 WK LIES 325DEGS, 4.5C FROM HOOK PT LT, OR 520746N, 065610W [OSI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NAVEAMS 101 & 109/73 ISSUED. H2379/63 29.3.73 H2379/63 29.3.73 DW LIES 325DEGS, 4.75C FROM HOOK PT LT. (WATERFORD HBR COMM NM 20.3.73 & IRISH LTS). - NM 784/73. 8.4.74 8.4.74 NOW CHARTED IN 520747N, 065613W (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2046. 17.11.00 17.11.00 NOW CHARTED IN 5207.783N, 0656.195W [OSI]. NE 2046. 11.4.13 11.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GSI KRY11_01 & 12_02, SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). LIES ON EDGE OF SURVEYED AREA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

5.3.73 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY ARKLOW MACHINERY LTD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WATERFORD FOR SHARPNESS. STRANDED OFF HOOK HD LTHO ON 5.3.73, ABANDONED AND HULL PENETRATED BY ROCKS. SOLD TO JAMES DOYLE OF COOLBALLOW FOR SALVAGE. SANK ON 19.3.73 DURING SALVAGE OPERATIONS AFTER BEING REFLOATED WITH LOSS OF 1 LIFE. (LL & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the CROGHAN wreck located?

The CROGHAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.803 N,6 56.245 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROGHAN?

The seabed around the CROGHAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CROGHAN sink?

The CROGHAN sank on Mar 19, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CROGHAN discovered?

The wreck of the CROGHAN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CROGHAN belong to?

The CROGHAN belonged to IE.

What cargo was the CROGHAN carrying?

The CROGHAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CROGHAN?

The CROGHAN had a tonnage of 900 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROGHAN?

The CROGHAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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