Donegal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Donegal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.501 N,1 6.571 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.841683
  • Longitude: -1.109517
Wreck Depth -0.9 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONEGAL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1999

Surveying Details

10.3.49 A WRECK 1FT HIGH ABOVE HW LIES IN 505028N, 010629W. (SURVEY [E8258/1-2], 1947). CHART AS STF (1FT). LC 2631. H2980/55 4.10.55 WRECK, GIRDER 4FT HIGH AT N END, 1FT AT S END, WITH BN ALSO AT S END, SHOWN ON SURVEY [E8258/1-2]. BR STD. H3359/59 20.11.59 LOCAL INFORMATION GIVES NAME OF WRECK AS 'DONEGAL'. THE GIRDER AT THE NORTHERN END IS BENT OVER AND IS NO LONGER THE HIGHEST POINT WHICH NOW ARE THE RIBS ALONG THE W SIDE 1FT HIGH. (SURVEY [K2352/1-4]). LC 2631. H2980/55 16.3.62 NOW CHARTED WITH 2 G SPH BUOYS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 2/62). NM 512/62. H4121/62 12.4.65 AMEND TO STF (3FT) & G SPH BUOYS N & S OF WRECK. NE 2631. H6655/68 9.4.69 CONSIDERABLY BROKEN UP. HIGHEST POINTS ARE REMAINS OF STARBOARD [EAST] SIDE. RIBS & PARTS OF KEEL DRYING 6FT. (SURVEY [K5569]). CHART AS STF DRIES 1.8MTRS. NC 2631. H2098/75 10.2.75 VIRTUALLY REDUCED TO MUD LEVEL HIGHEST POINT BEING STUMP OF STEMPOST [NORTH END] ABOUT 0.25MTRS PROUD OR DRIES 0.9MTRS. (SCES, 6.1.75 & SURVEY [K7121]). AMEND TO STF DRIES 0.9MTRS. NC 2631. [BUOYS TEMPORARILY MOVED NW]. H1958/79 5.2.81 COMPLETELY REMOVED BY DREDGER IN 1979. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (SCESU, HI 80C/80). AMENDED TO LIFT. R/P.

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FAQ

Where is the DONEGAL wreck located?

The DONEGAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.501 N,1 6.571 W.

How deep is the DONEGAL and where exactly is it located?

The DONEGAL lies at a depth of about -0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.501 N,1 6.571 W.

When was the wreck of the DONEGAL discovered?

The wreck of the DONEGAL was discovered in 1947.

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