Kirkmichael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kirkmichael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.329467
  • Longitude: -4.621117
Wreck Depth 2.57 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRKMICHAEL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/76/50 1.9.76 H1282/76/50 1.9.76 WKGE, TIMBER, REPD IN 531940N, 043730W. (A. NEWTON). NCA. HH100/351/01 5.5.89 HH100/351/01 5.5.89 SV 'KIRKMICHAEL' IS ONE OF TWO WKS LYING IN 531945N, 043712W [OGB], APPROX 300MTRS FROM B'WATER LTHO, ON SEAWARD SIDE. WKGE OF BOTH LIE FLAT ON SEABED AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH ONE FROM THE OTHER. [SEE WK NO. 7453]. (K. HURLEY, DTD 10.4.89). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2023000081526 9.5.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022) (SHORELINE SURVEYS). NFA. RSDRA2024000273831 11.10.24 EXAM'D 11.02.2024;IN 5319.768N, 0437.007W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. NFS. (STENA LINE PORTS LIMITED SURVEY DTD 2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2024

Circumstances of loss

STEEL BARQUE, BUILT 1882 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A J STEEL & SON, LIVERPOOL. ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE, AUS. DRIVEN AGAINST OUTER WALL OF HOLYHEAD BREAKWATER WHEN SEEKING SHELTER IN A GALE. 7 OF 18 CREW LOST. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES [PHOTO])

General Comments

WRECKAGE LIES FLAT ON SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W
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FAQ

Where is the KIRKMICHAEL wreck located?

The KIRKMICHAEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W.

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

The KIRKMICHAEL lies at a depth of about 2.57 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRKMICHAEL?

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

When did the KIRKMICHAEL sink?

The KIRKMICHAEL sank on Dec 22, 1894.

When was the wreck of the KIRKMICHAEL discovered?

The wreck of the KIRKMICHAEL was discovered in 1894.

What country did the KIRKMICHAEL belong to?

The KIRKMICHAEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIRKMICHAEL carrying?

The KIRKMICHAEL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KIRKMICHAEL?

The KIRKMICHAEL had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRKMICHAEL?

The KIRKMICHAEL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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