Tresness (Mv) Wreck

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Tresness (mv) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 25.505 N,6 56.790 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.425090
  • Longitude: -6.946500
Name TRESNESS (MV)
Type auxiliary ship
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1929
Original Source Lloyd's List 35, 868, Friday 23rd August 1929; LL 35, 869, Saturday 24th August 1929; LL 35, 871, Tuesday 27th August 1929; lloyd's Register; Anne-Karoline Distel (Report 12 July 2023)
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Wreck No: W15939, Place of Loss: River Barrow, Rosemount (Mount Elliot), approx. 2km north of New Ross., Source of Coordinate: Bing Maps, Description: 129 ton wooden auxiliary schooner built in 1871 by J.R.Andersen of Svendborg, Denmark. Previously named the P. Jorgesen in 1878 and the Lar Jorgensen from 1878 until 1919. Owned by W.E. Dixon of Kirkwall and the master was F. Symonds at the time of its loss. 3-masted schooner with oil powered engine. Measures 29.66m long, 9.92m wide and depth of 2.86m. En route from New Ross to St. Mullins (no cargo), anchored off Mount Elliot and grounded on rocks. The schooner sank in 18ft of water and subsequently broke up. The remains of the wreck are visible on the southern side of the river at low tide. Crew were saved.

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Where is the TRESNESS (MV) wreck located?

The TRESNESS (MV) wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.505 N,6 56.790 W.

When did the TRESNESS (MV) sink?

The TRESNESS (MV) sank on Sep 22, 1929.

What type of wreck is the TRESNESS (MV)?

The TRESNESS (MV) is classified as a auxiliary ship.