Halronell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Halronell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.12 N,6 24.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.152000
  • Longitude: -6.414333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALRONELL
Type carrier
Flag IE
Length 45.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details SANK NEAR BLACK ROCK, OUTSIDE ROSSLARE HBR. (SEA BREEZES, JUN '83). POSN 520906N, 062448W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-EMPIRE LAIRD, EX-MONKTON COMBE. BUILT IN 1943 BY R DUSTON LTD. THORNE, DONCASTER. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR HAULBOWLINE. (SII). STRANDED IN HEAVY WEATHER. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (EMPIRE SHIPS). STRUCK BLACK ROCK AND SANK WITH LOSS OF 3 LIVES. (SEA BREEZES).

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FAQ

Where is the HALRONELL wreck located?

The HALRONELL wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.12 N,6 24.86 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HALRONELL?

The seabed around the HALRONELL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HALRONELL sink?

The HALRONELL sank on Oct 23, 1961.

When was the wreck of the HALRONELL discovered?

The wreck of the HALRONELL was discovered in 1961.

What country did the HALRONELL belong to?

The HALRONELL belonged to IE.

What cargo was the HALRONELL carrying?

The HALRONELL was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HALRONELL?

The HALRONELL had a tonnage of 313 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALRONELL?

The HALRONELL is classified as a carrier.

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