Inniscarra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Inniscarra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.02 N,7 30.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.800333
  • Longitude: -7.500833
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INNISCARRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1412
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Surveying Details

21.5.18 M010203 21.5.18 POSN 514800N, 073000W OR 13 MILES S40E (MAG) FROM BALLYCOTTON LT. (AP REPORT, QUEENSTOWN). 3.6.18 M27144 3.6.18 POSN 7.5MILES SSW OF MINE HEAD. SANK QUICKLY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 10.2.71 10.2.71 INS AS NDWPA IN 514800N, 073000W. BR STD. 5.12.77 5.12.77 AMEND TO WK USCPA 55MTRS. NC 2049.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY WIGHAM, RICHARDSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 529 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FISHGUARD FOR CORK. TORPEDOED BY U-86. ALL HANDS LOST. (LLWW1 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the INNISCARRA wreck located?

The INNISCARRA wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.02 N,7 30.05 W.

How deep is the INNISCARRA and where exactly is it located?

The INNISCARRA lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.02 N,7 30.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INNISCARRA?

The seabed around the INNISCARRA lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the INNISCARRA sink?

The INNISCARRA sank on May 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the INNISCARRA discovered?

The wreck of the INNISCARRA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the INNISCARRA belong to?

The INNISCARRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INNISCARRA carrying?

The INNISCARRA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the INNISCARRA?

The INNISCARRA had a tonnage of 1412 tons.

What type of wreck is the INNISCARRA?

The INNISCARRA is classified as a steam ship.

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