Irishman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Irishman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.334 N,1 1.405 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.805567
  • Longitude: -1.023417
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRISHMAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 99
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Markers ISOL DANGER SPAR BN CLOSE SE
Surveying Details 16.12.43 16.12.43 ST IN 504817N, 010120W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3418. H2292/54 23.5.55 H2292/54 23.5.55 G SPH BUOY LAID CLOSE SE OF WK IN 504818N, 010120W. (QHM PORTSMOUTH). NC 3418 & NM 1420/55. H1760/66 8.6.66 H1760/66 8.6.66 BUOY REPLACED BY B CAN MOORING BUOY. (LANGSTONE HBR BOARD 10/66). BR STD. H1637/65 8.7.66 H1637/65 8.7.66 ST DRIES 7FT [2.1MTRS]. (SCES 24.1.66). BR STD. H4585/76 23.2.77 H4585/76 23.2.77 BUOY SHOWN AS G CAN CLOSE SE ON LANGSTONE HBR BOARD SURVEY [K7618] DTD 25.11.76. - NM BLOCK 1376/78. H4585/76 16.4.82 H4585/76 16.4.82 BUOY REPLACED BY ISOLATED DANGER SPAR BN CLOSE SE. (QHM PORTSMOUTH, H102 LH/1/82, 29.3.82). - NM 1047/82. H438/83/11 5.4.84 H438/83/11 5.4.84 SHOWN AS STF DRIES 2.0MTRS IN 504818N, 010119W [OGB] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1730/1-2, COMPILED FROM HMS HECLA RN PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 20.5.80, INDEX NO 1447/230. NE 3418. HH232/660/03 28.4.97 HH232/660/03 28.4.97 CONTROLLED UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS ON 7.5.97 IN 504817N, 010120.5W [OGB]. (LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD, LOCAL NM 4/97). NCA. HH232/660/03 17.9.97 HH232/660/03 17.9.97 CONTROLLED UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS ON 1.10.97 IN 504817N, 010120.5W [OGB]. (LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD, LOCAL NM 8/97). NCA. 4.1.00 4.1.00 NOW CHARTED AS ST DRIES 2.0MTRS, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BN CLOSE SE. NE 3418. 16.10.08 16.10.08 EUT POSN: 5048.334N, 0101.405W [EUT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3418.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898, MINED [PROBABLY PARACHUTE MINE] AND SUNK WITH GRAB DREDGER 'PERCY' AND A LIGHTER. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 48.334 N,1 1.405 W
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FAQ

Where is the IRISHMAN wreck located?

The IRISHMAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.334 N,1 1.405 W.

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

The IRISHMAN lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.334 N,1 1.405 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRISHMAN?

The seabed around the IRISHMAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the IRISHMAN sink?

The IRISHMAN sank on May 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the IRISHMAN discovered?

The wreck of the IRISHMAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the IRISHMAN belong to?

The IRISHMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IRISHMAN?

The IRISHMAN had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRISHMAN?

The IRISHMAN is classified as a tug.

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