Ocean Searcher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ocean searcher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9 N,7 6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.150000
  • Longitude: -7.100000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN SEARCHER
Type trawler
Flag IE
Length 25.9 m
Tonnage 55
Tonnage Type net
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.1.75 AGROUND ON TRAMORE STRAND, ATTEMPTS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.219). POSN 520900N, 070600W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR P QUEALLY AND MR G MURPHY OF C. WATERFORD. ON PASSAGE WATERFORD FOR HELVICK. FOUNDERED IN GALE OFF TRAMORE AND DRIFTED ASHORE ON TRAMORE STRAND, NEAR BROWNSTOWN HEAD. 1 MAN LOST, 3 RECOVERED. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL. 219). ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER ENGINE FAILED. VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN SEARCHER wreck located?

The OCEAN SEARCHER wreck is located at coordinates 52 9 N,7 6 W.

When did the OCEAN SEARCHER sink?

The OCEAN SEARCHER sank on Jan 28, 1975.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN SEARCHER discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN SEARCHER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the OCEAN SEARCHER belong to?

The OCEAN SEARCHER belonged to IE.

What cargo was the OCEAN SEARCHER carrying?

The OCEAN SEARCHER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN SEARCHER?

The OCEAN SEARCHER had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN SEARCHER?

The OCEAN SEARCHER is classified as a trawler.

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