Flying Hawk (Ss) Wreck

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Flying hawk (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.667 N,6 5.434 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.277780
  • Longitude: -6.090560
Name FLYING HAWK (SS)
Type tug
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1887
Original Source Brady 2008, 344; de Courcy Ireland 1983, 110; Lloyd's List 15, 666, Weds. Nov. 9th 1887; Lloyd's List 15, 690, Weds. Dec. 7th 1887; Lloyd's List 15, 666, 9th November 1887, 6; Louth 2002, 53; PP 1889, LXIX, 126; UKHO Wreck Data 1996.
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Wreck No: W01790, Place of Loss: Dublin, Maiden Rock, N of Dalkey Island, 53 16 40N, 006 05 26W., Source of Coordinate: UKHO, Description: UKHO wreck no. 009000288. 61 ton, 11 year old twin-screw iron steam tug of Glasgow. Owned by the Clyde Shipping Co./G.J. Kidston, Glasgow, master was J. Hayes. En route in ballast from Kingstown to tow a vessel. Struck a rock in SSW force 8 gale, sank on 27 October 1887. Crew saved. The hull had disappeared in deep water by 8 November 1887. The lighter 42 B was sunk trying to lighten the wreck on 6 December 1887. The wreck lies at base of Maiden Rock broken up and scattered in a depth of 5-10m. Metal sheetings, a steam engine, a boiler and a propeller lie on the seabed.

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Where is the FLYING HAWK (SS) wreck located?

The FLYING HAWK (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.667 N,6 5.434 W.

When did the FLYING HAWK (SS) sink?

The FLYING HAWK (SS) sank on Oct 27, 1887.

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

The FLYING HAWK (SS) is classified as a tug.

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