Downshire (Ss) Wreck

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Downshire (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.962 N,5 51.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.616030
  • Longitude: -5.855110
Name DOWNSHIRE (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1918
Original Source Brady 2008, 374; BVLS 1914-18, 97; GSI Wreck Data; UKHO Wreck Data 1996, .
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Wreck No: W01996, Place of Loss: Dublin, Rockabill 5.5 miles ENE / 8 miles ESE / 53 36 56.72N, 005 51 18.41W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_260; UKHO, Description: UKHO wreck no. was 009100696. Chart symbol 56wk. 368 ton steam ship of Belfast en route from Whitehaven to Dublin with a cargo of coal. Built in 1905 by Mackie & Thomson, Glasgow. Captain was Harvey. Captured by German submarine UB-64, sunk by gunfire. Wreckage examined in March 1984 is possibly the Downshire. Lies in general depth of 57m. Wreckage consists of one main section orientated E-W, L.15m x B.3m x H.1m. Two other sections lie within 50m. GSI _260.

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Where is the DOWNSHIRE (SS) wreck located?

The DOWNSHIRE (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.962 N,5 51.307 W.

When did the DOWNSHIRE (SS) sink?

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

What type of wreck is the DOWNSHIRE (SS)?

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

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