Sir Charles Napier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sir charles napier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.726 N,5 55.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.262100
  • Longitude: -5.925083
Wreck Depth 6.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR CHARLES NAPIER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 137
Tonnage 638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1857
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2010
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

11.3.11 LOCATED IN 5315.7261N, 0555.5053W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.79MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 137/317 DEGS. (GSI DUBLIN BAY SURVEY 2011, POST SDC REPROCESSING). NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH APPROX 8MTRS. PROBABLE AREA OF WRECKAGE. INS AS WK 5.7MTRS. BR STD. 7.2.13 HAS BEEN DIVED AND NAMED AS SIR CHARLES NAPIER. ALTHOUGH PARTIALLY SALVAGED, PART OF THE CARGO INCLUDING CROCKERY, IRON SKILLETS AND FAGGORS OF IRON REMAIN. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). 10.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.83 IN GEN DEPTH 7.9MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 6.8MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 4.3.16 WK 6.432MTRS IN 5315.726N, 0555.505W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV12_01). AMEND TO DW 6.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1841 BY MIRAMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOCKETTS OF LONDON. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SIERRA LEONE. STRANDED AND LOST ON KISH BANK PROBABLY DUE TO COMPASS ERROR CAUSED BY CARGO. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

COLLAPSED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 15.726 N,5 55.505 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIR CHARLES NAPIER wreck located?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.726 N,5 55.505 W.

How deep is the SIR CHARLES NAPIER and where exactly is it located?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER lies at a depth of about 6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 15.726 N,5 55.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR CHARLES NAPIER?

The seabed around the SIR CHARLES NAPIER lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SIR CHARLES NAPIER sink?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER sank on Nov 19, 1857.

When was the wreck of the SIR CHARLES NAPIER discovered?

The wreck of the SIR CHARLES NAPIER was discovered in 2010.

What country did the SIR CHARLES NAPIER belong to?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIR CHARLES NAPIER carrying?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SIR CHARLES NAPIER?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER had a tonnage of 638 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR CHARLES NAPIER?

The SIR CHARLES NAPIER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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