Earl Of Arran Wreck

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Earl of arran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.269 N,6 15.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.954483
  • Longitude: -6.264117
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARL OF ARRAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1872
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Markers BOILER (COVERS)
Surveying Details HH230/400/01 5.11.92 REMAINS OF BOILER ON NORNOUR, VISIBLE AT LW, IN 495716N, 061545W. (S WILLIAMS, MARINE SCIENCE BRANCH, PHOTO SUPPLIED). NCA YET. HH230/400/01 11.11.92 SHOWN IN 495714N, 061547.5W, COVERS AT HW, ON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 1537/229 [1981]). CHART AS DANGER CIRCLE WITH LEGEND 'BOILER (COVERS)'.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON IRISHMAN'S LEDGE WHILE TAKING EXCURSIONISTS FROM PENZANCE TO ST MARY'S. WAS DAMAGED AND RUN ONTO NORNOUR WHERE SHE WAS ABANDONED AND EVENTUALLY BROKE IN TWO. (R & B LARN).

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FAQ

Where is the EARL OF ARRAN wreck located?

The EARL OF ARRAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.269 N,6 15.847 W.

When did the EARL OF ARRAN sink?

The EARL OF ARRAN sank on Jul 16, 1872.

When was the wreck of the EARL OF ARRAN discovered?

The wreck of the EARL OF ARRAN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the EARL OF ARRAN belong to?

The EARL OF ARRAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARL OF ARRAN carrying?

The EARL OF ARRAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EARL OF ARRAN?

The EARL OF ARRAN had a tonnage of 144 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARL OF ARRAN?

The EARL OF ARRAN is classified as a steam ship.

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