Richard De Larrinaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Richard de larrinaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.873 N,7 41.578 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.714550
  • Longitude: -7.692967
Wreck Depth 74.5 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RICHARD DE LARRINAGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 82.24
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 5591
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1917
Scour Dimensions 012.4,,001.7,323.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK IN 514248N, 074212W, APPROX. (M73535). H6907/29 REPEAT OF APPROX POSN. NCA. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M SE 1/2 S OF BALLYCOTTIN ISLAND. (DODS). H0109/45 9.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 514248N, 074212W. LENGTH 167FT, HEIGHT 21FT. (C-IN-C, W APPS. WAGO 524). AUBD 1123/82 REFERS. NCA. 10.2.71 INS AS NDWPA IN 514248N, 074212W. BR STD. 5.12.77 AMEND TO WK USCPA 50MTRS. NC 2049. SEP 2016/000185942 24.8.16 EXAM'D 1.8.16; WK IN 5142.873N, 0741.578W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.5MTRS, GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. LENGTH 82.24MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340. SCOUR LENGTH 12.4MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 323DEGS. WK APPEARS INTACT. (H525, INFORMAR CV16_04 SOUTH OF IRELAND). AMEND NDW 74MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY RUSSELL & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MIGUEL DE LARRINAGA SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 483 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR GALVESTON. TORPEDOED BY U[57. 35 MEN LOST. (DODS & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA wreck located?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.873 N,7 41.578 W.

How deep is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA and where exactly is it located?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA lies at a depth of about 74.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.873 N,7 41.578 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The seabed around the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA sink?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA sank on Oct 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA discovered?

The wreck of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA belong to?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA carrying?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA had a tonnage of 5591 tons.

What type of wreck is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA is classified as a steam ship.

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