Viferedo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Viferedo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.937 N,6 34.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.098950
  • Longitude: -6.580833
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIFEREDO
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1863
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Surveying Details

H1289/75 3.12.75 H1289/75 3.12.75 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED IN SEVENTY FEET OF WATER AT THE BASE OF EAST BRANDIE ROCK. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. THE PROPELLOR IS CAST IRON ABOUT THREE FEET DIAMETER ON A STEEL SHAFT OF ABOUT SIX INCHES DIAMETER ABOUT THIRTY FEET LONG. TWO ANCHORS ARE NEARBY, EACH ABOUT SIX FEET LONG. (R O'BRIEN, WEXFORD SAC, LTR DTD 24.11.75). H1289/75 8.1.76 H1289/75 8.1.76 THE ABOVE POSN IS THE SITE OF GENERAL WRECKAGE IN 80FT OF WATER. THE PROPELLOR AND SHAFT ARE IN POSN 520557N, 063452W. ANCHORS AND HULL SIDE FRAMES ARE IN POSN 520553N, 063444W. (R O'BRIEN, LTR DTD 17.12.75). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS NDW PA IN 520555N, 063448W. BR STD. H1301/81/15 8.7.81 H1301/81/15 8.7.81 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS VIFEREDO, WHICH SANK JUNE 1863. INFO FROM LOCAL PAPER RECORDS. (N P WALLACE, WEXFORD, 30.6.81).

General Comments

ONLY WRECKAGE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 5.937 N,6 34.85 W
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FAQ

Where is the VIFEREDO wreck located?

The VIFEREDO wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.937 N,6 34.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIFEREDO?

The seabed around the VIFEREDO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the VIFEREDO sink?

The VIFEREDO sank on Jun 1, 1863.

When was the wreck of the VIFEREDO discovered?

The wreck of the VIFEREDO was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the VIFEREDO?

The VIFEREDO is classified as a steam ship.

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