Wicklow Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wicklow ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.703 N,5 21.814 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.861717
  • Longitude: -5.363567
Wreck Depth 150 m
Water Depth 155 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 33.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 987
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1885
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3671/72 31.10.72 H3671/72 31.10.72 WK LOCATED IN 545142N, 052145W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 150 IN GEN DEPTH 154 TO 160MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPARENTLY 110FT LONG AND LIES 020/200 DEG. (HMS FOX, 1972). BR STD. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (MMT, HI1508). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1882. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR WATERFORD AND SOUTHAMPTON. STRUCK MIDSHIPS BY SS AMPHION. SHE COMMENCED TO FILL IMMEDIATELY AND CREW AND PASSENGERS TOOK TO THE LIFEBOATS. THEY WERE RECOVERED BY SS BEAR. BOT RECORDS SHOW THAT THE COLLISION WAS 5 MIES SW OF PORTPARTICK. GALLOWAY SHIPWRECKS (MILLER), SHOW THE COLLISION WAS 13 MILES OFF THE GALLOWAY COAST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.703 N,5 21.814 W.

How deep is the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 150 meters and is located at coordinates 54 51.703 N,5 21.814 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 155 meters deep.

When did the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 27, 1885.

When was the wreck of the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY)?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 987 tons.

What type of wreck is the WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY)?

The WICKLOW II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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