Jimmy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jimmy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 17.5 N,6 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.291667
  • Longitude: -6.383333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JIMMY
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 21.9 m
Width 3.7 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4641/74 30.1.75 H4641/74 30.1.75 WK LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S TEMPORARILY LAID IN 5217.6N, 0621.4W. (IRISH LIGHTS TELEX DTD 21.1.75). - NM 286(T)/75. H4641/74 15.4.75 H4641/74 15.4.75 BARGE LIES IN 521736N, 062130W. UPRIGHT ON ITS KEEL AND 5FT HIGH, IN GEN DEPTH 18FT. ABANDONED BY OWNERS. WK BUOY WILL BE REMOVED 7 MAY 1975. (IRISH LIGHTS LETTER DTD 10.3.75). CHART AS OBSTN 13FT [2FMS] IN 521736N, 062130W. - NM 856/75. CANCEL (T) NM. 2.9.75 2.9.75 BARGE 'JIMMY', WHICH SANK IN THE SHIPPING LANE AND FISHING GROUNDS, HAS NOW BEEN LIFTED OFF THE BOTTOM AND TOWED WITHIN SO MANY YARDS OF THE STRAND. NOW IN 14FT OF WATER AND IS NOW OF NO DANGER. (LLOYDS VOL.221). POSN AMENDED TO 521730N, 062300W. H4641/74 26.5.77 H4641/74 26.5.77 DELETED FROM ALL SCALES. (LLOYDS VOL.221). DELETE OBSTN 13FT IN 521736N, 062130W. POSN 521730N, 062300W RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY. BR STD. 21.7.05 21.7.05 NOT SHOWN ON ROSSLARE EUROPORT SURVEYS DTD 1997-2001. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAULBOWLINE INDUSTRIES LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM CARLINGFORD FOR COBH. UNDER TOW BY MOTOR MOORING VESSEL 'CELTIC LORD' WHEN IT DEVELOPED LEAK IN BAD WEATHER AND SANK IN ROSSLARE BAY. (LLOYDS VOL'S.219, 220 & 221).

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FAQ

Where is the JIMMY wreck located?

The JIMMY wreck is located at coordinates 52 17.5 N,6 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JIMMY?

The seabed around the JIMMY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the JIMMY sink?

The JIMMY sank on Jan 8, 1975.

When was the wreck of the JIMMY discovered?

The wreck of the JIMMY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the JIMMY belong to?

The JIMMY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JIMMY?

The JIMMY had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the JIMMY?

The JIMMY is classified as a barge.

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