Olive Rachel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Olive rachel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.33 N,6 1.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.872167
  • Longitude: -6.032833
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIVE RACHEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 30.1 m
Width 4.8 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 81
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2003

Surveying Details

HH286/420/03 18.9.03 SANK IN 5252.35N, 0602.01W [WGD]. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 17.9.03). INS AS DW. BR STD. HH286/420/03 29.9.03 WK LIES IN 5252.33N, 0601.97W [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.5MTRS. E CARD LT BUOY FL(3), 10 SEC, IN 5252.25N, 0601.74W. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 26.9.03). INS AS SW 4.5MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM BLOCK 5079/03. HH286/420/03 25.11.03 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN HAND ON WK IN 5252.598N, 0601.982W. E CARD LT BUOY NOW IN 5252.582N, 0601.739W. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 23.11.03). NCA. HH286/420/03 25.11.03 WK NOW IN 5325.206N, 0602.405W. MAST NOW ABOVE WATER AND MARKED BY A WHITE OIL LAMP. E CARD BUOY NOW IN 5252.583N, 0601.739W. (MRCC DUBLIN, FURTHER FAX DTD 23.11.03). NCA. HH286/420/04 31.12.03 WK REMOVED. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 18.12.03). DELETE WK AND BUOY. - NM 580/03.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1950 IN HOLLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G KELLY, TARDRUM FISHERIES, GREENCASTLE. A MUSSEL DREDGER. OIL ENGINE OF 359HP, SINGLE SHAFT.

General Comments

E CARD LT BUOY, FL(3) 10 SEC, CLOSE SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.33 N,6 1.97 W
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FAQ

Where is the OLIVE RACHEL wreck located?

The OLIVE RACHEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.33 N,6 1.97 W.

How deep is the OLIVE RACHEL and where exactly is it located?

The OLIVE RACHEL lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.33 N,6 1.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVE RACHEL?

The seabed around the OLIVE RACHEL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the OLIVE RACHEL sink?

The OLIVE RACHEL sank on Sep 17, 2003.

When was the wreck of the OLIVE RACHEL discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVE RACHEL was discovered in 2003.

What country did the OLIVE RACHEL belong to?

The OLIVE RACHEL belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVE RACHEL?

The OLIVE RACHEL had a tonnage of 81 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVE RACHEL?

The OLIVE RACHEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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