Discovery Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Discovery Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41 N,10 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.683333
  • Longitude: -10.283333
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DISCOVERY
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 23.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 146
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.2.07 8.2.07 EPIRB RECEIVED FROM 4941.0N, 1017.0W. CREW LATER RECOVERED. (LL 31.1.07). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EXSUNBEAM. BUILT IN 1980 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPYARD, CAMPBELTOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N O'SULLIVAN, CASTLETOWNBERE, CO CORK. OIL ENGINE OF 564BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK, AFTER BEING DRAGGED DOWN BY NETS. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED. (LL & FVBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DISCOVERY wreck located?

The DISCOVERY wreck is located at coordinates 49 41 N,10 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DISCOVERY?

The seabed around the DISCOVERY lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the DISCOVERY sink?

The DISCOVERY sank on Jan 29, 2007.

When was the wreck of the DISCOVERY discovered?

The wreck of the DISCOVERY was discovered in 2007.

What country did the DISCOVERY belong to?

The DISCOVERY belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the DISCOVERY?

The DISCOVERY had a tonnage of 146 tons.

What type of wreck is the DISCOVERY?

The DISCOVERY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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