Flying Dart (Ss) Wreck

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Flying dart (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.846 N,6 0.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
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  • Latitude: 53.347430
  • Longitude: -6.010860
Name FLYING DART (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1890
Original Source Brady 2008, 200; Brady et. al. 2012, 37; de Courcy Ireland 1983, 113; GSI Wreck Data; Lloyd's List 16, 524 Wed. Aug 13th, 1890, 5; Lloyd's List 16, 525 Thurs. Aug 14th, 1890, P2; Lloyd's List 16, 535 Tues. Aug 26th, 1890, P10; PP 1892, LXXI, 142; The Irish Times, 13 August 1890; The Irish Times, 14 August 1890; Lloyd's Register 1883-84, F 305.
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Wreck No: W00883, Place of Loss: Dublin Bay, Baily Lighthouse, 1 mile off, Dublin Bay, Source of Coordinate: GSI_135, Description: The Flying Dart was a 111-ton iron paddle steam tug, built by J.T. Eltringham, South Shields in 1882, with 70 horse-power engines. It was owned by the Clyde Company (G. Kidston of Glasgow) and the ship’s master was J. Altrum. The vessel was en route, in ballast, from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin Bay in adverse weather conditions when it collided with a cattle steamship, the North Wall of Dublin, belonging to the London and North-Western Railway Company. The Flying Dart sank about 20 minutes after the accident, though the North Wall apparently sustained no damage. The six crew on board the tug were rescued by lifeboats despatched by the North Wall. The wreck of the Flying Dart measures 27.7m in length, 4m in width and is orientated E–W in a general depth of 28m. It is almost completely buried in the muddy, sandy seabed, the gunwale aft protruding only a few centimeters. However, amidships the boiler is clearly visible, with its central hole for the funnel, as are the remains of the paddle wheels to either side. As you move forward the hull is more exposed, leading to a small scour around the bow, which stands 1m high. The wreck lies directly under the route taken by the fast ferry, Jonathan Swift, on its way into and out of Dublin Port. It is therefore essential to check the ferry timetable as well as the tide tables before diving it.

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Where is the FLYING DART (SS) wreck located?

The FLYING DART (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.846 N,6 0.652 W.

When did the FLYING DART (SS) sink?

The FLYING DART (SS) sank on Aug 12, 1890.

What type of wreck is the FLYING DART (SS)?

The FLYING DART (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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