Girona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Girona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.85 N,6 30.108 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.247500
  • Longitude: -6.501800
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRONA
Type sailing vessel
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2007

Surveying Details

20.12.91 HA141/02/01/03 20.12.91 WAS LOCATED IN 1966 BY BELGIAN DIVER ROBERT STENUIT AND EXTENSIVELY EXCAVATED DURING THE FOLLOWING TWO YEARS. A LARGE QUANTITY OF ARTIFACT WERE RECOVERED AND ARE NOW HELD BY THE ULSTER MUSEUM. FURTHER FINDS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY LOCAL DIVERS AND IT IS THOUGHT THAT MUCH MUST REMAIN. AN AREA 300MTRS RADIUS AROUND POSN 551451N, 063003W WOULD COVER THE KNOWN EXTENT OF THE FINDS. (ADU REPORT NO ADU 91/20). HH141/02/01/05 13.7.93 HH141/02/01/05 13.7.93 AREA 300MTRS RADIUS AROUND 551451N, 063003W [OSI] DESIGNATED AS RESTRICTED AREA UNDER AEGIS OF PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT, 1973. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 976/93). - NM 2643/93. 7.3.05 7.3.05 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5514.850N, 0630.108W. NE 2798. HH091/240/01 19.5.09 HH091/240/01 19.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B OR MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS AND SANK WHILE ENDEAVOURING TO RETURN TO SPAIN FOLLOWING THE DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA.

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FAQ

Where is the GIRONA wreck located?

The GIRONA wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.85 N,6 30.108 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRONA?

The seabed around the GIRONA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GIRONA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRONA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the GIRONA belong to?

The GIRONA belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the GIRONA?

The GIRONA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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