Success (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Success (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.803 N,6 19.493 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.263383
  • Longitude: -6.324883
Wreck Depth 3.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUCCESS (PART)
Type trawler
Flag IE
Length 22.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 81
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, 1C SW.
Surveying Details H1270/82 5.8.82 H1270/82 5.8.82 CUT IN TWO. BOW SECTION SANK QUICKLY IN 521528N, 061901W [OSI], AFT SECTION SANK LATER IN 521547N, 061924W. (MILFORD HAVEN MRSC, 1.8.82). WZ 433 ISSUED. 5.8.82 5.8.82 APPROX POSN OF BOW SECTION 521547N, 061902W [OSI], AFT SECTION 521500N, 061904W [OSI]. (LL, 3.8.82). NCA. WK & FLOATING WKGE, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION REPD IN 521521N, 061826W [OSI]. (SHANNON MRCC, RNW 112/82). WZ 435 ISSUED. NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H1270/82 11.8.82 H1270/82 11.8.82 LOCATED 053DEGS, 6C FROM ROSSLARE PIER LT, WITH 3.5MTRS DEPTH. G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, ESTABLISHED 1C SW OF WK. (IRISH LIGHTS TELEXS, 4.8.82 & 5.8.82). - NM 2113/82. H1270/82 23.9.82 H1270/82 23.9.82 SALVAGE AND DIVING OPS IN PROGRESS TO REMOVE WK. (IRISH LIGHTS TELEX 3.9.82). WK & BUOY BOTH NOW REMOVED. (IRISH LIGHTS TELEX 9.9.82). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 2539/82.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

3.8.82 SANK AFTER BEING CUT IN TWO BY COLLISION WITH B & I FERRY INNISFALLEN. (LL, 3.8.82)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 15.803 N,6 19.493 W
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FAQ

Where is the SUCCESS (PART) wreck located?

The SUCCESS (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.803 N,6 19.493 W.

How deep is the SUCCESS (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The SUCCESS (PART) lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.803 N,6 19.493 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUCCESS (PART)?

The seabed around the SUCCESS (PART) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SUCCESS (PART) sink?

The SUCCESS (PART) sank on Aug 1, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SUCCESS (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the SUCCESS (PART) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SUCCESS (PART) belong to?

The SUCCESS (PART) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the SUCCESS (PART)?

The SUCCESS (PART) had a tonnage of 81 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUCCESS (PART)?

The SUCCESS (PART) is classified as a trawler.

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