Irene Chalmers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Irene chalmers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.196 N,3 7.681 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.736600
  • Longitude: -3.128017
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE CHALMERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 1995

Surveying Details

HH206/440/05 5.10.95 HH206/440/05 5.10.95 SANK IN 534411N, 030736W PA. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 3.10.95). INS AS DWPA. - NM 3505/95. HH206/440/05 18.10.95 HH206/440/05 18.10.95 NOT LOCATED BY THV PATRICIA IN QUOTED POSN. LATER LYTHAM LIFEBOAT CONFIRMED THAT QUOTED POSN WAS WHERE SURVIVORS WERE RESCUED, NOT SINKING POSN. VESSEL DRIFTED INSHORE FROM THAT POSN. (OCC, TH, TLX DTD 11.10.95). AS DRYING LINE IS ONLY 1.5 MILES SE, RETAIN AS CHARTED.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED. VESSEL ON DELIVERY RUN FROM PRESTON TO THE ISLE OF MAN.

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE CHALMERS wreck located?

The IRENE CHALMERS wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.196 N,3 7.681 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE CHALMERS?

The seabed around the IRENE CHALMERS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the IRENE CHALMERS sink?

The IRENE CHALMERS sank on Oct 3, 1995.

When was the wreck of the IRENE CHALMERS discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE CHALMERS was discovered in 1995.

What country did the IRENE CHALMERS belong to?

The IRENE CHALMERS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the IRENE CHALMERS?

The IRENE CHALMERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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