Bandon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bandon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.94 N,7 34.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.949000
  • Longitude: -7.580000
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANDON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 13.3.78 13.3.78 DW CHARTED IN 515800N, 073800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2049. HH100/351/12 5.2.97 HH100/351/12 5.2.97 WK OF BANDON LOCATED IN 515620N, 073400W [?OSI] USING GPS. LEAST E/S 80 FEET AT LW SPRINGS. THERE IS NO WK IN 515800N, 073800W. (M O RIORDAN, LTR DTD 25.1.97). NCA YET. HH284/450/02 18.2.97 HH284/450/02 18.2.97 POSN CONFIRMED AS 515639.5N, 073400.2W [WGD]. (M O RIORDAN, LTR DTD 12.2.97). INS AS WK 26MTRS. - NM 1022/97. HH100/351/15 20.1.00 HH100/351/15 20.1.00 LIES IN 5156.95N, 0734.1W [WGD]. (T CAREY, FAX DTD 18.1.00). NCA. 20.10.09 SEP 2009/000148415 20.10.09 LOCATED IN 5156.9404N, 0734.791W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.55 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (SEABED DATA CENTRE EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). AMEND WK 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 17.7.12 WK IN 5156.940N, 0734.800W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.7MTRS. LENGTH 81.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 32MTRS. BR STD. 25.7.12 25.7.12 THIS IS THE ENTIRE WK AT THIS POSN. (C MCKEON, GSI, EMAIL TO RT DTD 24.7.12). NCA. 26.10.12 SEP 2012/000212979 26.10.12 LOCATED 10.2012 IN 5156.94N, 0734.80W. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS. (GSI SURVEY CV10_03 DTD SEP-OCT 2010). NCA. 8.2.13 8.2.13 BADLY BROKEN UP. LENGTH 81.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES ALMOST E/W WITH BOWS E. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARTSON LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 394 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CORK. TORPEDOED BY UC-44. 28 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BROKEN UP Chart No: BA 2049 See Also: 74285

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.94 N,7 34.8 W
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FAQ

Where is the BANDON wreck located?

The BANDON wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.94 N,7 34.8 W.

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

The BANDON lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.94 N,7 34.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANDON?

The seabed around the BANDON lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the BANDON sink?

The BANDON sank on Apr 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BANDON discovered?

The wreck of the BANDON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BANDON belong to?

The BANDON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BANDON carrying?

The BANDON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BANDON?

The BANDON had a tonnage of 1456 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANDON?

The BANDON is classified as a steam ship.

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