South Of Ireland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
South of ireland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.784 N,2 10.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.613067
  • Longitude: -2.169683
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTH OF IRELAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 475
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1883
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1288/77/334 25.10.77 THE WK LIES APPROX 100YDS EAST OF WAGON ROCK UNDER GAD CLIFF AND IS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. CONSISTS OF A FEW PLATES AND GIRDERS, VERY HEAVILY CONCRETED UP. THE BULK OF THE WK IS PROBABLY BURIED UNDER THE ROCKS OR SCATTERED BY THE SEA, AS VERY LITTLE REMAINS. AVERAGE DEPTH OVER THE SITE IS 25FT. (R DYER, 4.9.77). NCA. POSN 503545N, 021006W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/154/01 22.7.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

3.1.84 BUILT IN 1867 BY W SIMONS & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. TWO CYLINDER OSCILLATING ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR WEYMOUTH. STRANDED AT WARBARROW IN FOG. FLOATED FREE ON 3.1.84 BEFORE FURTHER SALVAGE OR PUMPING COULD BEGIN AND SANK TO BECOME A TOTAL WK. 80% OF CARGO SALVED. NO LIVES LOST. (R DYER & SIBI).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTH OF IRELAND wreck located?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.784 N,2 10.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTH OF IRELAND?

The seabed around the SOUTH OF IRELAND lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SOUTH OF IRELAND sink?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND sank on Dec 25, 1883.

When was the wreck of the SOUTH OF IRELAND discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTH OF IRELAND was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SOUTH OF IRELAND belong to?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUTH OF IRELAND carrying?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTH OF IRELAND?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND had a tonnage of 475 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTH OF IRELAND?

The SOUTH OF IRELAND is classified as a steam ship.

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