Michael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Michael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.07 N,7 7.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.151167
  • Longitude: -7.118333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHAEL
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 51.2 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 423
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Surveying Details

16.1.75 16.1.75 POSN GIVEN AS 520800N, 070800W. (LLOYDS VOL.219) 17.2.75 17.2.75 CARGO OF COAL SOLD. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT BY SPRING TIDES DUE 16.2.75. (LLOYDS VOL.219) 2.2.75 2.2.75 STILL REMAINS ON THE BEACH. ALL MACHINERY AND CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LL, 25.1.77) H4641/74 3.8.79 H4641/74 3.8.79 ST IN 520903N, 070703W [OSI]. (DEPT OF TOURISM & TRANSPORT, DUBLIN LTR DTD 31.5.79). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND IN EXTREMELY STRONG GALE AT TRAMORE BAY, COUNTY WATERFORD, ON SANDY BOTTOM. (LLOYDS VOL.219)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.07 N,7 7.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the MICHAEL wreck located?

The MICHAEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.07 N,7 7.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHAEL?

The seabed around the MICHAEL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MICHAEL sink?

The MICHAEL sank on Jan 14, 1975.

When was the wreck of the MICHAEL discovered?

The wreck of the MICHAEL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MICHAEL belong to?

The MICHAEL belonged to CY.

What cargo was the MICHAEL carrying?

The MICHAEL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MICHAEL?

The MICHAEL had a tonnage of 423 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHAEL?

The MICHAEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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