Girl Maureen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Girl maureen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.022 N,8 48.785 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.650367
  • Longitude: -8.813083
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL MAUREEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 26.2 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 0020.1,,002.2,
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2011

Surveying Details

2.6.08 SEP 2008/000046711 2.6.08 EXAM'D 27.5.08 IN 5439.0220N, 0848.7853E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 51.3MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20.1MTRS TOWARDS N. LENGTH 29.6MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HT 26MTRS (SIC). LIES 060/240 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS FIELD. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, HN DTD 28.5.08 FOR SURVEY INFOMAR CV08_01). HT ?6.2MTRS. INS AS WK 45MTRS. - NM 3549/08. 29.6.11 29.6.11 LOCATED IN 5439.0238N, 0848.7822W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.70MTRS. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF GSI CV08_01 DATA). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE. MINOR SCOUR. AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 11.10.11 11.10.11 NAMED AS GIRL MAUREEN. (WWW.IRISHWRECKSONLINE.NET).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1979 AT KILLBEGS. OIL ENGINE OF 900 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FOR THE BREAKERS.

General Comments

WK INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL MAUREEN wreck located?

The GIRL MAUREEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.022 N,8 48.785 W.

How deep is the GIRL MAUREEN and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL MAUREEN lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.022 N,8 48.785 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL MAUREEN?

The seabed around the GIRL MAUREEN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GIRL MAUREEN discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL MAUREEN was discovered in 2008.

What country did the GIRL MAUREEN belong to?

The GIRL MAUREEN belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the GIRL MAUREEN?

The GIRL MAUREEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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