Night Watch Wreck

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Night watch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.624 N,6 23.365 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.010400
  • Longitude: -6.389420
Name NIGHT WATCH
Type barque
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1886
Original Source Brady 2008, 82; de Courcy Ireland 1983, 114; Hoey et al. 1987, 102-3; Swan 1970, 282-3.
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Wreck No: W00221, Place of Loss: Louth, Dundalk Harbour, opposite George’s Quay Public House. Lies beside wreck of the Alsopp. 54 00 37.447N, 006 23 21.906W PA Dundalk Bay, Source of Coordinate: National Monuments Service, Description: 328-ton barquentine, measured L. 116ft x B. 26ft x D. 16ft. En route to Dundalk, cargo of pitch pine for Messrs Williamson. Captain was Carter. Entered river leaky on 8th February 1886, grounded close to beacon No. 5, east side of channel. On 17th February towed by tug to quays, docked. Crew went ashore. Heavy wind broke moorings, vessel swung out, resting against quay under town sewer. Crew returned, ship awash with sewerage. Messrs Williamson refused to accept cargo and argument ensued regarding liability for damage. Court case began in February 1888. Vessel moved to current location. Builder bought the cargo. Wreck still visible.

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Where is the NIGHT WATCH wreck located?

The NIGHT WATCH wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.624 N,6 23.365 W.

When did the NIGHT WATCH sink?

The NIGHT WATCH sank on Feb 17, 1886.

What type of wreck is the NIGHT WATCH?

The NIGHT WATCH is classified as a barque.

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