Plassy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Plassy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.322 N,9 30.173 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.055367
  • Longitude: -9.502883
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLASSY (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Tonnage 563
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1960
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2012

Surveying Details

31.7.78 STRANDED WK, IN FULL OUTLINE, SHOWN IN 530320N, 093010W ON MAP COMPILED FROM O.S. MATERIAL WITH ADDITIONS [K7740]. SHOWN AS WK OF PLASSY. (T D ROBINSON). NCA YET. 12.12.81 INS AS ST IN 530319N, 093009W [OSI]. NC 3339. HH292/450/01 10.4.90 DESCRIBED AS REMAINS OF A FREIGHTER WHICH GROUNDED ON ROCKS IN 1960. (YACHTING WORLD, APRIL 1990). 8.6.05 [EUT] POSN: 5303.322N, 0930.173W. NE 3339.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 AS AN ARMED TRAWLER JULIET. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 1947 BY REENT SHIPPING CO, LENGHTENED, CONVERTED TO M COASTER AND RENAMED PETERJON. SOLD IN 1951 TO THE LIMERICK STEAMSHIP AND RENAMED PLASSY. LIVERPOOL FOR GALWAY IN BAD VISIBILITY. ENGINE FAILED, STRUCK FINNIS ROCK, INISHEER AND WENT ASHORE ON THE ISLAND. CREW OF 10 RESCUED. (SII & OTHERS).

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FAQ

Where is the PLASSY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PLASSY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.322 N,9 30.173 W.

When did the PLASSY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PLASSY (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 8, 1960.

When was the wreck of the PLASSY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PLASSY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PLASSY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PLASSY (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the PLASSY (POSSIBLY)?

The PLASSY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 563 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLASSY (POSSIBLY)?

The PLASSY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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