Topaz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Topaz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.209 N,6 10.572 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.870150
  • Longitude: -6.176200
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOPAZ
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.4 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 506
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1891
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2012

Surveying Details

H1270/77 26.10.77 DIVED IN 535202N, 061028W [OSI] USING DECCA. WK HAD CONSIDERABLE SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT BY RIZDON BEAZLEY IN 1892-1893 [SIC]. ALL STEEL RAILS WERE LIFTED PLUS ENGINES AND WORKING GEAR. HULL IS NOW STILL ALMOST INTACT. BOILER AND STERN HIGHEST PART ALMOST 3MTRS HIGH. GREATEST DEPTH RECORDED 23MTRS. (A SHARKEY, DROGHEDA SUB AQUA CLUB). ORIGINAL DATES FOR RIZDON BEAZLEY INCORRECT. INS AS USC 14MTRS. NC 44. 27.3.12 LOCATED 9.2011 IN 5352.2140N, 0610.5818W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.83MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS. LIES 110/310 DEGS (SIC). (INIS HYDRO, HI 1351). NCA. 27.3.12 LOCATED 9.2011 IN 5352.209N, 0610.572W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.85MTRS. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1351, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). SINGLE HOLD, BOWS NW. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP INSIDE WK. COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 12.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2012/000059462 20.4.12 AMEND BY NM. - NM 1752/12. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 14.31MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). 14.4.14 LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 12.84MTRS. (C MCKEON, GSI, EMAIL DTD 11.4.14). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SCOTT & CO, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOR DUNDALK. WENT ASHORE, BACKED OFF AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW, SINGLE HOLD

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FAQ

Where is the TOPAZ wreck located?

The TOPAZ wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.209 N,6 10.572 W.

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

The TOPAZ lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.209 N,6 10.572 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOPAZ?

The seabed around the TOPAZ lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the TOPAZ sink?

The TOPAZ sank on Dec 28, 1891.

When was the wreck of the TOPAZ discovered?

The wreck of the TOPAZ was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TOPAZ belong to?

The TOPAZ belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOPAZ carrying?

The TOPAZ was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the TOPAZ?

The TOPAZ had a tonnage of 506 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOPAZ?

The TOPAZ is classified as a steam ship.

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