Retriever Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Retriever Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.03 N,6 3.46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.017167
  • Longitude: -6.057667
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RETRIEVER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 459
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1916
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2014

Surveying Details

H6795/16 23.11.16 POSN 540045N, 060315W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM1314/16. H6679/20 20.9.20 POSN 540100N, 060338W, OR 106DEG, 6.5C FROM HAULBOWLINE ROCKS LT. MARKED BY GREEN WK BUOY. (IRISH LTS OFFICE 2.11.20). H1189/25 19.2.25 AMEND POSN AND SYMBOL TO DW. CONL BUOY MARKING THIS WK AND CONNEMARA IN PLACE OF LT BUOY. - NM ACTION. H4081/62 24.1.63 DELETED BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.10.86 SHOWN AS DW IN 540101.5N, 060323W [OSI]. NE 2800. 16.7.03 [WGD] POSN: 5401.035N, 0603.443W. NE 2800. 21.3.14 LOCATED 2013 IN 5401.03N, 0603.46W [WGD]. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1353). AMEND POSN. 12.12.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.6MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1353). AMEND WK 2.6MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLANTRYE SS CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 72 RHP FOR 9.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE GARSTON TO NEWRY. BECAME UNMANAGEABLE AFTER CARGO OF COAL SHIFTED. COLLIDED WITH SS CONNEMARA WHEN CONNEMARA WAS SWEPT ACROSS HER BOWS. SANK 15 MINS AFTER CONNEMARA. 1 SURVIVOR, 8 LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the RETRIEVER wreck located?

The RETRIEVER wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.03 N,6 3.46 W.

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

The RETRIEVER lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.03 N,6 3.46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RETRIEVER?

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

When did the RETRIEVER sink?

The RETRIEVER sank on Nov 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RETRIEVER discovered?

The wreck of the RETRIEVER was discovered in 1916.

What country did the RETRIEVER belong to?

The RETRIEVER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RETRIEVER carrying?

The RETRIEVER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER had a tonnage of 459 tons.

What type of wreck is the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER is classified as a steam ship.

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