Gaelic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gaelic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.333 N,7 49.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.255550
  • Longitude: -7.820833
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAELIC
Type auxiliary ship
Flag IE
Length 38.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1952
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

18.8.53 18.8.53 SUNK IN 551520N, 074912W [OSI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2811. H1270/77 8.12.77 H1270/77 8.12.77 WK LIES ON W SIDE OF FRENCHMAN'S ROCK IN 26MTRS OF WATER. WELL BROKEN UP. ENGINE, WITH SOME OF THE KEEL AND STERN, REMAIN. SHAFT AND PROPELLER LIE A LITTLE WAY FROM REMAINDER OF WRECKAGE. (A SHORKEY, DROGHEDA SAC, 20.11.77). NCA. H1285/80 22.7.80 H1285/80 22.7.80 LARGE, FAIRLY WELL BROKEN STEEL VESSEL IN 15-28MTRS. STERN SECTION STILL INTACT. (A HUNT, PORTSTEWART SAC). NCA. H1310/80/38 10.11.80 H1310/80/38 10.11.80 LIES BETWEEN THE TWO OF THE FRENCHMEN'S ROCKS. HAS BEEN REDUCED TO SEABED LEVEL EXCEPT FOR ENGINE BLOCK WHICH STANDS 12FT HIGH. HAS APPARENTLY BEEN SALVAGED. PROPELLER STILL PRESENT. (P G FRENCH, PORTSTEWART SAC, 5,11.80). NCA. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 REPORTED BY DIVERS TO BE WELL-DISPERSED. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). CHART AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898 AS AN IRON BARQUENTINE AT AMLWICH, SERVED AS A Q SHIP DURING WW1. TWIN MOTORS FITTED IN 1916. SOLD TO CAPT O'TOOLE OF ARKLOW IN 1923. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THE MERSEY IN 1939, RAISED & MASTS REMOVED. STRUCK ROCKS AND SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE ARDS TO GARSTON. CREW RESCUED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 15.333 N,7 49.25 W
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FAQ

Where is the GAELIC wreck located?

The GAELIC wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.333 N,7 49.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAELIC?

The seabed around the GAELIC lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the GAELIC sink?

The GAELIC sank on Feb 27, 1952.

When was the wreck of the GAELIC discovered?

The wreck of the GAELIC was discovered in 1953.

What country did the GAELIC belong to?

The GAELIC belonged to IE.

What cargo was the GAELIC carrying?

The GAELIC was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the GAELIC?

The GAELIC had a tonnage of 224 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAELIC?

The GAELIC is classified as a auxiliary ship.

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