Margaret & Ann Wreck

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Margaret & ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.114 N,6 20.692 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.885230
  • Longitude: -6.344860
Name MARGARET & ANN
Type schooner
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1888
Original Source Brady 2008, 79; Swan 1970, 248-9; National Monuments Service.
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 53.114 N,6 20.692 W
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Wreck No: W00199, Place of Loss: Louth, Annagassan, Millrace breakwater. 53 53 05.48N, 006 20 39.36W PA. Dundalk Bay, Source of Coordinate: National Monuments Service, Description: 57-ton, 46-year-old, single-decked, double-masted rigged schooner. Official no. 16,812. Built at Preston, measured L. 66ft x B. 18ft. Vessel was incorporated into the millrace breakwater after being wrecked in 1888. The wreck is currently visible incorporated into the northern end of the breakwater and can be seen during low tide. It is orientated NNE–SSW. Its visible length is 19.10m x 5.15m wide. The east side of the wreck lies almost flush with the surrounding seabed and the breakwater. A keelson is evident centred along exposed length of the vessel. Most of the ceiling timbers are gone, although some survive partially in places. Both treenails and iron fittings were used in the construction of the vessel. The west side of the vessel protrudes up to 70cm in height above the surrounding seabed. Framing is relatively intact the full length of the vessel and measures W. 20cm x D. 10cm. The wreck extends into a shingle beach to the north, where the remains of the breakwater extend for a further 12m.

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Where is the MARGARET & ANN wreck located?

The MARGARET & ANN wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.114 N,6 20.692 W.

When did the MARGARET & ANN sink?

The MARGARET & ANN sank on Dec 7, 1888.

What type of wreck is the MARGARET & ANN?

The MARGARET & ANN is classified as a schooner.

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