Devereux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Devereux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.409 N,6 36.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.206817
  • Longitude: -6.607750
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVEREUX
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29.8
Sonar Width 7.3
Shadow Height 1.7
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1864
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4887/74 3.9.84 TOPS OF RIBS DRY 0.03MTRS [LAT] IN 551225N, 063628W BY HSA. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (W F TODD, 16.8.84). EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. NCA. 15.2.05 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/240/01 18.5.09 NOT SEARCHED FOR, CLOSE INSHORE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). NCA. 26/7/2022 PROPOSED DESIGNATION ON WRECK SITE
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 1995

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1834. PASSAGE QUEBEC FOR STRANGFORD LOUGH. ENCOUNTERED FURIOUS GALE OFF TORY. 1 OF 15 CREW LOST WHILE ATTEMPTING TO JETTISON DECK CARGO. TAKEN IN TOW BUT CABLES PARTED AND VESSEL DRIFTED E, STRUCK SKERRIES AND BROKE UP ON WHITE ROCKS. (SII).Located close to the shoreline at Whiterocks, Ballymagarry c. 2.5km east of the town of Portrush, Co. Antrim. The Devereux, a barque built in the 1830s, was caught in storms and wrecked at Whiterocks, Co Antrim, on 5th September 1864.The wreck is located just below Mean Low Water Mark (MLWM) with timbers periodically exposed at low tide. Storms in Feb/March 2022 revealed the near entirety of the main body of the wreck; remains measure, L 29.8m, W 7.3m & standing 1.7m proud of the seabed at the bow; concreted anchor chains (that the vessel had been dragging from Glengad Bay, Co. Donegal) lying off the stern; ballast stones in-situ; wooden treenails (fastening 'pegs'), rigging components (such as dead-eyes), an anchor & iron stanchions evident. Aerial orthophotography of the Whiterocks area show relatively regular exposure and reburial of the wreck since 2003.

General Comments

DEVEREUX

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.409 N,6 36.465 W
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FAQ

Where is the DEVEREUX wreck located?

The DEVEREUX wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.409 N,6 36.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEVEREUX?

The seabed around the DEVEREUX lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DEVEREUX sink?

The DEVEREUX sank on Sep 5, 1864.

When was the wreck of the DEVEREUX discovered?

The wreck of the DEVEREUX was discovered in 1984.

What country did the DEVEREUX belong to?

The DEVEREUX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEVEREUX carrying?

The DEVEREUX was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the DEVEREUX?

The DEVEREUX had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVEREUX?

The DEVEREUX is classified as a sailing vessel.

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