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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2009 |
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.
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
Irishman on Wreck Map
Irishman Wreck on Google Map
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.