Donegal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Donegal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.76 N,8 32.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.296000
  • Longitude: -8.546783
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONEGAL
Type trawler
Flag IE
Tonnage 69
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H5335/78 8.5.84 GROUNDED IN 541745N, 083246W APPROX. IT IS INTENDED TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THIS WK DURING THIS COMING SUMMER. (S V DEVANEY, HARBOUR MASTER, SLIGO, 16.4.84). NCA YET. 20.10.00 CHARTED AS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2852 [1987 EDN]. 10.5.06 NOW SHOWN AS ST PA. NE 2852.

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BROKE LOOSE FROM TOW ON LEAVING SLIGO AND GROUNDED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.76 N,8 32.807 W
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FAQ

Where is the DONEGAL wreck located?

The DONEGAL wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.76 N,8 32.807 W.

When was the wreck of the DONEGAL discovered?

The wreck of the DONEGAL was discovered in 1984.

What country did the DONEGAL belong to?

The DONEGAL belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the DONEGAL?

The DONEGAL had a tonnage of 69 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONEGAL?

The DONEGAL is classified as a trawler.

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