Hms Martin (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms martin (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.517 N,9 29.761 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.775283
  • Longitude: -9.496017
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1817
Original Detection Year 1817
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2020

Surveying Details

LEGEND 'HMS MARTIN WRECKED 1824' SHOWN IN 524630N, 092930W ON 2254. INS N OF CARROWMORE PT, DOUGMORE BAY. BA 2442. 27.6.69 LEGEND 'HMS MARTIN WRECKED 1824' STILL SHOWN IN 524630N, 092930W ON BA 2254. H- 25.4.85 TRANSCRIPTION OF LETTER WRITTEN BY M CARTCHELL, SURVIVOR OF THE WRECK, ON 10.12.1817 INDICATES THAT THIS VESSEL WAS WRECKED 5 MINUTES AFTER ANCHOR CABLE PARTED AND THAT THIS WAS LET GO UNDER THE LEE OF MUTTON ISLAND. PUBLIC RECORDS INDICATE THAT ALL THE SHIP WAS EVENTUALLY SALVAGED. (BT ALBOROUGH-TREGEAR, 14.4.85 IN NRE 31B/2644). POSN THEREFORE 524830N, 092930W, APPROX. H1310/86/26 7.10.86 WK LOCATED IN 524630N, 092944W [OSI]., BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF HMS MARTIN. POSN BY COMPASS BEARINGS. (J GILL, 24.9.86). CANNON BALLS AND BALLAST BAR RECOVERED FROM SITE. APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK MADE BY J GILL. (NNS/23C/1848, 1.10.86). H1270/84 7.10.86 INS AS NDW PA IN 524630N, 092944W. BA 3338. 11.8.06 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3338 [1ST EDN, APR '80, CORRECT TO NM 4824/2005]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 26.4.10 SHOWN ON BA 3338 [EDN 2 DTD 29.1.09]. [WGD] POSN: 5246.517N, 0929.761W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1809 IN BERMUDA. 16 X 24PDR CARRONADES, 2 X 9PDR. UNDER COMMAND OF CAPT MITCHELL. CRUISING THE THE W COAST OF IRELAND LOOKING FOR SMUGGLERS. BLOWN ASHORE IN FORCE 12 GALE. CREW OF 121 ALL RECOVERED. (SII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 46.517 N,9 29.761 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.517 N,9 29.761 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 8, 1817.

When was the wreck of the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1817.

What country did the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY)?

The HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY)?

The HMS MARTIN (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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