John Morrison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John morrison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5 N,5 59.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.083333
  • Longitude: -5.991667
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN MORRISON
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 1979

Surveying Details

H8389/25 22.12.25 POSN 530500N, 055930W OR 7.1 MILES 002 DEG FROM WICKLOW HD LT. FORMERLY MARKED BY BUOY TO E. BUOY NOW WITHDRAWN AND WRECK DISPERSED TO 10FMS (IRISH LTS). - NMS 2078T/25 & NM 12/26.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BECOMING WATERLOGGED.

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN MORRISON wreck located?

The JOHN MORRISON wreck is located at coordinates 53 5 N,5 59.5 W.

How deep is the JOHN MORRISON and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN MORRISON lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5 N,5 59.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN MORRISON?

The seabed around the JOHN MORRISON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the JOHN MORRISON sink?

The JOHN MORRISON sank on Dec 17, 1925.

When was the wreck of the JOHN MORRISON discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN MORRISON was discovered in 1925.

What cargo was the JOHN MORRISON carrying?

The JOHN MORRISON was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN MORRISON?

The JOHN MORRISON had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN MORRISON?

The JOHN MORRISON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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