Seahorse Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
|
Seahorse Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 8.12 N,7 10.3 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEAHORSE |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 30, 1816 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1816 |
| Last Detection Year | 1970 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 7, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1784. PASSAGE DEAL FOR SOUTHERN IRELAND. ON BOARD THIS TRANSPORT SHIP WERE MEN & ARMS FROM THE 59TH REG EMBARKED WITH JAMES GIBB AS MASTER. SHE FOUNDERED IN A SEVERE STORM NR NEWTOWN HEAD, TRAMORE BAY. 360 BODIES OF MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN WERE WASHED UP ON THE SHORE. (WRECK HUNTERS BOOK & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 8.12 N,7 10.3 W
Seahorse on Wreck Map
Seahorse Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
TRANSPORT SHIP