Downshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Downshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.943 N,5 51.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.615717
  • Longitude: -5.854983
Wreck Depth 55.95 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.4 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 43.3
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 368
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 8 MILES ESE FROM ROCKABILL. (WW1SL). H5141/53 14.8.53 INS NDWPA. (POSN NOT NOTED). H4466/81 16.11.83 WK LOCATED IN 533655N, 055114W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN 3.11.83). BR STD. H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 1.11.83 IN 533656N, 055114W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1MTR, LENGTH 15MTRS, BEAM 3MTRS. CONSISTS OF ONE MAIN SECTION WITH 2 OTHER SECTIONS WITHIN 50MTRS. MAIN SECTION ORIENTATED E/W. (HMS FOX, HI 95). COULD BE A MUCH LARGER WK ALMOST TOTALLY BURIED. NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5336.939N, 0551.299W. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5336.960N, 0551.300W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.23 IN GEN DEPTH 57.9MTRS. LENGTH 43.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). RETAIN WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 25.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 55.948MTRS IN 5336.943N, 0551.299W [WGD]. (CHARISE MCKEON, GSI, CV10-01, CELTIC VOYAGER). AMEND NDW 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BYU EAST DOWNSHIRE SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WHITEHAVEN FOR DUBLIN. CAPTURED & SUNK UB-64 BY GUNFIRE. (SII).

General Comments

IN 3 PARTS, COULD BE LARGER VESSEL ALMOST BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.943 N,5 51.299 W.

How deep is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55.95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.943 N,5 51.299 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 368 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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