Sharelga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sharelga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.858 N,5 27.34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.597633
  • Longitude: -5.455667
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHARELGA
Type trawler
Flag IE
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 18.1
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2024

Surveying Details

H1270/79 29.4.82 CAPSIZED & SUNK IN 533600N, 052700W. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, TLX DTD 18.4.82). INS AS USCPA 90MTRS. BR STD. H1270/79 18.5.82 BRITISH GOVERNMENT HAS ADMITTED THAT ONE OF ITS SUBS CAUSED THE SINKING, (LL 4.5.82). H4466/81 22.6.83 LOCATED IN 533551N 052716W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 92 MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 17.6.83). INS AS WK 92MTRS. BR STD. H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 16.6.83 IN 533551N, 052716W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92 IN GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ORIENTATION NE/SW. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5335.862N, 0527.339W. BA 44. RSDRA2023000235769 20.12.23 WK LOCATED 2016; IN 5335.858N, 0527.340W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 95.40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. LENGTH 18.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 90/270DEGS. NFS. (H525.2, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY 2016). RETAIN PREVIOUS SHOAL DEPTH NDW 92MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SUNK 25 MILE E OF KISH LTHO. SKIPPER REPORTED BEING DRAGGED FOR TWO MILES AT HIGH SPEED WHEN NETS BECAME ENTANGLED WITH A MYSTERY OBJECT, BELIEVED TO BE A SUBMARINE. THE CREW WERE RESCUED FROM WATER BY OTHER TRAWLERS IN THE AREA. THE NETS WERE RECOVERED BY AN IRISH NAVAL VESSEL 20 MILES OFF CO DUBLIN.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the SHARELGA wreck located?

The SHARELGA wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.858 N,5 27.34 W.

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

The SHARELGA lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.858 N,5 27.34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHARELGA?

The seabed around the SHARELGA lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the SHARELGA sink?

The SHARELGA sank on Apr 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SHARELGA discovered?

The wreck of the SHARELGA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SHARELGA belong to?

The SHARELGA belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the SHARELGA?

The SHARELGA is classified as a trawler.

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