Sea Horse Wreck

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Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.100 N,7 10.250 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.135000
  • Longitude: -7.170830
Name SEA HORSE
Type transport vessel
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1816
Original Source Bourke 1994, 76-77, 92; FJ LVIL, 2nd February, 1816, 3; Freeman's Journal LVIL, 3rd February, 1816, 4; Freeman's Journal LVII, 29th February, 1816, 4; Larn & Larn 2002; Lloyd's List 5046, Tue. Feb. 6, 1816; PP 1836, XVII, Appendix no 7, 280; UKHO Wreck Data.
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Wreck No: W05169, Place of Loss: Waterford, Tramore Bay., Source of Coordinate: UKHO, Description: This 350-ton British transport ship was built in 1784. She was en route from Ramsgate to Cork with 5 companies of the 2nd or 59th regiment and soldiers’ wives and children (394 in total). She was in convoy with the Boadicea and Lord Melville, which were wrecked near Kinsale. The troops had recently returned from the Napoleonic Wars. An easterly gale arose while they were crossing the Irish sea. The mate, who was the only person who knew the coast, was killed or broke his legs after falling from a mast. The ship was unable to weather Brownstown Head and soon lost her mizen and main masts and rudder. The anchors were let out but she struck about a mile out in the bay. All the boats had been washed away and 360 / 363 drowned but 29, including the master, Capt. Gibbs, were saved. Other reports say that of the 16 crew, only Capt. Gibbs and 2 hands were saved, 20 of the 287 soldiers were saved, 4 of the 18 officers were saved and all of the 61 women and children were lost.

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Where is the SEA HORSE wreck located?

The SEA HORSE wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.100 N,7 10.250 W.

When did the SEA HORSE sink?

The SEA HORSE sank on Jan 30, 1816.

What type of wreck is the SEA HORSE?

The SEA HORSE is classified as a transport vessel.

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