Memphis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Memphis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.63 N,9 49.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.460500
  • Longitude: -9.823833
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMPHIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details H100/351/02 2.3.90 FOUND IN 512736N, 094924W, APPROX. VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED IN DEPTH OF 24MTRS. MAY HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO SALVAGE OPS AS ONLY BOILER AND ANCHOR IDENTIFIABLE. (E BOURKE, 23.2.90). NCA YET. POSN, TAKEN FROM ROUGH SKETCH, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED AT MIZEN HEAD, DUNLOUGH BAY, WHILE ON PASSAGE MONTREAL TO AVONMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFRICAN SS CO., BUILT BY HARLAND & WOLFF IN 1890. 9 LIVES LOST (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E. BOURKE)

General Comments

ONLY BOILER AND ANCHORS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.63 N,9 49.43 W
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FAQ

Where is the MEMPHIS wreck located?

The MEMPHIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.63 N,9 49.43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMPHIS?

The seabed around the MEMPHIS lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MEMPHIS sink?

The MEMPHIS sank on Nov 17, 1896.

When was the wreck of the MEMPHIS discovered?

The wreck of the MEMPHIS was discovered in 1896.

What country did the MEMPHIS belong to?

The MEMPHIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEMPHIS carrying?

The MEMPHIS was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the MEMPHIS?

The MEMPHIS had a tonnage of 3191 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMPHIS?

The MEMPHIS is classified as a steam ship.

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