Irish Plane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Irish plane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.83 N,8 8.44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.797167
  • Longitude: -8.140667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRISH PLANE
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 114.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 4706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1947
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1289/74 17.12.74 H1289/74 17.12.74 WK OF IRISH PLAIN LIES IN BALLYCRONEEN BAY TO THE EAST OF POWER HEAD, WHERE IT RAN ASHORE, LATER SALVAGED BY HAMMOND LANE FOUNDERIES. (MR COLLINS LTR DTD 11.12.74). NCA, POSN 514748N, 080824W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

11.12.74 IRISH PLAIN RAN ASHORE IN BALLYCRONEEN BAY IN 1916. (MR COLLINS LTR DTD 11.12.74). NAME GIVEN AS IRISH PLANE, EX- ARENA [1942], EX- POINT ARENA [1940], EX- DEMOCRACY [1937], EX- JUPITER. BUILT 1917 BY STANDARD SHIPBUILDING CORP., SHOOTERS ISLAND, NEW YORK, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 4 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRISH SHIPPING CO., DUBLIN. PASSAGE PHILDELPHIA FOR CORK. WENT ASHORE DURING GALE FOLLOWING FAILURE OF STEERING GEAR. CREW RESCUED. REMAINS SOLD TO HAMMOND LANE SCRAP METAL COMPANY & BROKEN UP. (SII) TONNAGE GIVEN AS 700TONS. 31 CREW RESCUED. BUILT AT SPOOTER'S ISLE, NEW YORK. CARGO INCLUDED CARS & TYPEWRITERS. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the IRISH PLANE wreck located?

The IRISH PLANE wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.83 N,8 8.44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRISH PLANE?

The seabed around the IRISH PLANE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the IRISH PLANE sink?

The IRISH PLANE sank on Feb 1, 1947.

When was the wreck of the IRISH PLANE discovered?

The wreck of the IRISH PLANE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the IRISH PLANE belong to?

The IRISH PLANE belonged to IE.

What cargo was the IRISH PLANE carrying?

The IRISH PLANE was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the IRISH PLANE?

The IRISH PLANE had a tonnage of 4706 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRISH PLANE?

The IRISH PLANE is classified as a steam ship.

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