Illyrian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Illyrian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.197 N,9 28.73 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.436617
  • Longitude: -9.478833
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILLYRIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 8.9
Tonnage 2967
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1884
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2002

Surveying Details

HH100/351/02 2.3.90 LOCATED IN 512718N, 094912W, APPROX. LIES IN 30MTRS. (E BOURKE). POSN TAKEN FROM ROUGH SKETCH. FOR FILING ONLY. 11.2.02 ABOVE INFORMATION BELEIVED IN ERROR, AS POSN PLOTS OFF MIZEN HEAD. DODS & E BOURKE'S BOOK, SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST PUBLISHED 1994 STATES VESSEL RAN AGROUND ON CLEAR ISLAND. E BOURKE GIVES POSN AS 5126.167N, 0928.700W. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE IN FOG. WRECKED AT FAILL UI CHATHAIL, UNDER OLD CAPE CLEAR LTHO. ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO BOSTON. VESSEL, BUILT 1867, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F. LEYLAND & CO. (DODS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the ILLYRIAN wreck located?

The ILLYRIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.197 N,9 28.73 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ILLYRIAN?

The seabed around the ILLYRIAN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ILLYRIAN sink?

The ILLYRIAN sank on May 15, 1884.

When was the wreck of the ILLYRIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ILLYRIAN was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ILLYRIAN belong to?

The ILLYRIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ILLYRIAN carrying?

The ILLYRIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ILLYRIAN?

The ILLYRIAN had a tonnage of 2967 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILLYRIAN?

The ILLYRIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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