Marlay (Ss) Wreck

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Marlay (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.301 N,5 58.636 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.388350
  • Longitude: -5.977270
Name MARLAY (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1902
Original Source Brady 2008, 380; Brady et al. 2012, 39; Bourke 1994, 20-1; de Courcy Ireland 1983, 131; Freeman's Journal, Dublin, Weds. Dec. 17, 1902, Vol. CXXXV, 5, c3-4; Freeman's Journal, Dublin, Fri. Dec. 19, 1902, Vol. CXXXV, 5, c3; GSI Wreck Data; Hocking 1969, 456; Lloyd's List 20, 362, 17th December 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 367, Tuesday, 23rd December 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 373, 31st December 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 374, 1st January 1903; Lloyd's List 20, 376, Saturday, 3rd January 1903; Lloyd's List 20, 397, Wednesday, 28th January 1903; Lloyd's List 20, 409, Wednesday, 11th February 1903; Lloyd's List, No. 20414, Tues. Feb 17th, 1903, P14; Lloyd's List 20, 480, 6th May 1903; PP 1904, LXXXVI, 110; UKHO Wreck Data.
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Wreck No: W02049, Place of Loss: Dublin, Nose Howth, c. 2.5 miles NE, 53 23 18.05N, 005 58 38.16W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_249, Description: The Marlay was a 798-ton, 61m long steel steam collier, built in 1890 by Workman Clarke & Co. of Belfast. It was owned by Dublin coal merchants Tedcastle, McCormick & Co. and had a compound expansion engine delivering 170 nominal horse-power. The Marlay, under the command of Captain J. Hamilton of Liverpool, left Liverpool for Dublin at 2.00pm on Monday, 15 December 1902 with a 900-ton cargo of coal. After passing Holyhead, the Marlay’s progress was slowed by stormy weather and heavy seas. The ferocity of the storm increased as the Marlay neared the Irish coast and the crew were forced to man the pumps as the vessel began to take on water through leaking hatches. By 4.00am conditions had got so bad, Captain Hamilton gave the order to man the lifeboats as the vessel was listing to the starboard side. Able seaman Michael McGlue tried to lower the starboard lifeboat, but a huge wave smashed into the port side of the vessel, washing the starboard lifeboat overboard, with McGlue clinging grimly on to it. McGlue struggled to climb into the lifeboat, but was unable to get back to the Marlay because of the intensity of the storm. The Marlay sank within five minutes, with the loss of all 15 men remaining on board. McGlue was the sole survivor. He was picked up, still in the lifeboat, by passing steam trawler Peter Johnson near Rockabill at 10.15am and brought to Dublin. This tragic episode led to the foundation of a Widow and Orphans Fund to help the 11 wives who were left widowed and the 49 children who were left fatherless as a result of the loss of the Marlay. The wreck of the Marlay, orientated NE–SW, measures 61m in length, 10.5m in width and 7.14m in maximum height. The vessel lies in a general sea depth of 27m, largely buried on the starboard side, with its bow pointing towards the SW. The hull of the Marlay is largely intact, though the superstructure has collapsed. Its cargo of coal lies scattered around the wreck. UKHO wreck no. 009101743. Chart symbol 22wk. GSI_249 ----------------------------

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Where is the MARLAY (SS) wreck located?

The MARLAY (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.301 N,5 58.636 W.

When did the MARLAY (SS) sink?

The MARLAY (SS) sank on Dec 16, 1902.

What type of wreck is the MARLAY (SS)?

The MARLAY (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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