Eilean Glas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Eilean glas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.26 N,6 14.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.704333
  • Longitude: -6.242667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EILEAN GLAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2014

Surveying Details

H5001/72 20.6.80 ABANDONED AS TOTAL WK. LYING ON SIDE AND SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FINISHED. IN VICINITY OF ORIGINAL STRANDING. (LL 24.5.80). INS AS STPA IN 534215N, 061430W. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5342.260N, 0614.560W.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ONE MILE S OF DROGHEDA. LATER SALVAGED, BUT BEACHED ALMOST IN SAME POSITION WHEN FOUND TO BE TOO BADLY DAMAGED FOR REPAIR. VESSEL ABANDONED. PASSAGE KILROOT FOR DROGHEDA.

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FAQ

Where is the EILEAN GLAS wreck located?

The EILEAN GLAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.26 N,6 14.56 W.

When did the EILEAN GLAS sink?

The EILEAN GLAS sank on May 2, 1980.

When was the wreck of the EILEAN GLAS discovered?

The wreck of the EILEAN GLAS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EILEAN GLAS belong to?

The EILEAN GLAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EILEAN GLAS carrying?

The EILEAN GLAS was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the EILEAN GLAS?

The EILEAN GLAS had a tonnage of 374 tons.

What type of wreck is the EILEAN GLAS?

The EILEAN GLAS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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