Manchester Market Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Manchester market Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.353 N,6 12.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.205883
  • Longitude: -6.210167
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER MARKET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 157
Tonnage 4091
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 1981

Surveying Details

H1310/81/15 8.7.81 LOCATED ON WESTERN SIDE OF GIPSY RK. LYING IN SSE'LY DIRN. 2 MAIN BOILERS HAVE ABOUT 10FT OVER THEM AT LW. (N P WALLACE, WEXFORD, DTD 30.6.81). INS AS DW PA IN 521220N, 061233W [OSI]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1902 BY FURNESS, WITH & CO., LTD., WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINERS LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. ON PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA. WRECKED ON GIPSY RK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E. BOURKE).

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER MARKET wreck located?

The MANCHESTER MARKET wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.353 N,6 12.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER MARKET?

The seabed around the MANCHESTER MARKET lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER MARKET sink?

The MANCHESTER MARKET sank on Apr 27, 1903.

When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER MARKET discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHESTER MARKET was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MANCHESTER MARKET belong to?

The MANCHESTER MARKET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANCHESTER MARKET carrying?

The MANCHESTER MARKET was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER MARKET?

The MANCHESTER MARKET had a tonnage of 4091 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER MARKET?

The MANCHESTER MARKET is classified as a steam ship.

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