Magpie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Magpie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.02 N,9 25.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.017000
  • Longitude: -9.417167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGPIE
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Tonnage 236
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1864
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1864
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2012

Surveying Details

1.6.77 WRECKED IN GALWAY BAY. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEDGE). POSN 531000N, 093000W. FOR FILING ONLY. 8.6.05 RAN AGROUND ON CRAB ISLAND. (SII) DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5301.000N, 0925.000W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

DAPPER CLASS GUNBOAT. LOST IN GALWAY BAY UNDER THE COMMAND OF LT G.R. BELL. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEDGE) BUILT 1855 AT DEPTFORD DOCKYARD, DEPTFORD, WITH 2 CYLINDER SIMPLE ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. EMPLOYED ON COASTGUARD DUTIES, VESSEL WAS PASSING BETWEEN INISHEER & COAST ON PASSAGE QUEENSTOWN TO GALWAY, IN FOG. WENT ASHORE ON CRAB ISLAND, OFF DOONLIN PT. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT BY LIGHTENING FAILED AND VESSEL BROKE UP A GALE. SOLD TO MR WILSON, OF QUEENSTOWN FOR SCRAP. 34 CREW RESCUED. (SII & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MAGPIE wreck located?

The MAGPIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.02 N,9 25.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGPIE?

The seabed around the MAGPIE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MAGPIE sink?

The MAGPIE sank on Apr 3, 1864.

When was the wreck of the MAGPIE discovered?

The wreck of the MAGPIE was discovered in 1864.

What country did the MAGPIE belong to?

The MAGPIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAGPIE?

The MAGPIE had a tonnage of 236 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGPIE?

The MAGPIE is classified as a gunboat.

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