Memphis (Ss) Wreck

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Memphis (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.630 N,9 49.430 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.460500
  • Longitude: -9.823830
Name MEMPHIS (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1896
Original Source Bourke 1994, 140; Bourke 1998, 164; PP 1898, LXXXIII, 129; Hocking, 1969, 466; Paddy O'Sullivan, Sea Breezes, Oct. 1971; O'Sullivan, 1984, 15; Schools' Folklore Collection, Imleabhar 287, 43-44; Imleabhar 288, 41-42 Larn & Larn 2002; Cork Examiner November 1896; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 474 Wed. 18 Nov. 1896, 5 c.12; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 474 Wed. 18 Nov. 1896, 5 c.13; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 475 Thur. 19th Nov. 1896, 7 c.19; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 476 Fri. 20th Nov. 1896, 9; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 477 Sat. 21st Nov. 1896, 7 c.16; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 478 Mon. 23rd Nov. 1896, 5 c.17; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 480 Wed. 25th Nov. 1896, 2; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 483 Sat. 28th Nov. 1896, 3; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 493 Thur. 10th Dec. 1896, 11; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 476 Fri. 20th Nov. 1896, 5 c.18; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 501 Sat. 19th Dec. 1896, 3; Lloyd's List, No. 18, 502 Mon. 21st Dec. 1896, 10; UKHO Wreck Data 1996
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Wreck No: W08631, Place of Loss: Dunlough Bay, near Mizen Head, Source of Coordinate: Bourke 1998, 164, Description: The vessel was wrecked with the loss of 9 or 11 lives, including Even Jones of Carnavonshire, who was buried at the Church of Ireland cemetery, Crookhaven. Another report states that 11 crew and 2 cattlemen were lost. The remains of the ship lie in 24 meters and is well scattered with only anchors and the boiler readily identifiable. UKHO Wreck No.011400316. 2,053-/ 3,191-ton 6-year-old steel steamship of London. Built by Harland & Wolf in 1890 and measured L.105m x B.12.5m x D8.14m and had 278nhp triple expansion engines. On charter from Elder Dempster Ltd/ African S.S., Co to the Dominion Line while en route from Montreal to Avonmouth with 33 crew, 14 cattle men and a general cargo. The Captain was W Williams. The steamer went ashore during a bad fog and southerly force wind and became a total wreck with the loss of 9/ 11 lives. The wreck lies broken up on the seabed with the boiler and anchor being the most visible parts of the wreckage.

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Where is the MEMPHIS (SS) wreck located?

The MEMPHIS (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.630 N,9 49.430 W.

When did the MEMPHIS (SS) sink?

The MEMPHIS (SS) sank on Nov 17, 1896.

What type of wreck is the MEMPHIS (SS)?

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

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