Privet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Privet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.771 N,6 8.162 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.329517
  • Longitude: -6.136033
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIVET
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 10.7 m
Sonar Length 9.5
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/02 23.3.90 HALF-DECKED WOODEN FV DIVED ON 20.12.88. FIXED IN 531918N, 060835W [OSI] USING DECCA, APPROX 1M SSE OF POOLBEG LT. LIES IN 9MTRS OF WATER, BADLY BROKEN UP WITH PORT SIDE DISAPPEARING EXPOSING ENGINE AND GEARBOX. WHEELHOUSE COLLAPSED BUT BOW STILL INTACT. TRAWLING GEAR STILL EXTENDS 20MTRS FROM THE STERN. (FOR AUTHORITY SEE FILE). HH286/350/01 23.3.90 INS AS DW PA. - NM 1082/90. 7.8.97 AMENDED TO DW AS POSN OBTAINED BY DECCA. BR STD. 1.5.07 LOCATED IN 5319.771N, 0608.162W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGTH 9.5MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES APPROX 045/215 DEGS. BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEPS 2007/000039408 & 2007/000039413 29.5.07 AMEND BY NM. - NM 2899/07. 4.1.08 REVISED LEAST DEPTH FROM RENDERED DATA IS 2.4MTRS. (BATHY DATA CENTRE). AMEND WK 2.4MTRS. BR STD. 28.6.11 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 5.4MTRS. (RV KEARY SURVEY KRY10-01, T ROY, RT1). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE TRAWLING.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, BADLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the PRIVET wreck located?

The PRIVET wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.771 N,6 8.162 W.

How deep is the PRIVET and where exactly is it located?

The PRIVET lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.771 N,6 8.162 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIVET?

The seabed around the PRIVET lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PRIVET discovered?

The wreck of the PRIVET was discovered in 1988.

What country did the PRIVET belong to?

The PRIVET belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the PRIVET?

The PRIVET is classified as a fishing vessel.

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