Bouncer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bouncer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.54 N,6 16.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.292333
  • Longitude: -6.279250
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUNCER
Type salvage vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 126
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 551736N, 061645W. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). NCA. 29.9.00 INS AS NDW. BR STD. 18.10.04 QUOTED POSN PLOTS ASHORE. AMEND DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 22.11.04 LIES ALONGSIDE KNIGHTSGARTH [3635] CLOSE TO LARGE CAVES IN THE CLIFF AT TOLOVEY IN GEN DEPTH 4-8MTRS. (SII). AMEND LIVE. HH091/240/01 19.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. LISTED POSN PLOTS ASHORE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 19.5.09 AMEND LISTED POSN: 5517.540N, 0616.755W [WGD]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1879 AS A GUNBOAT AT HM DOCKYARD PEMBROKE WITH 4 CYLINDER HORIZONTAL ENGINE OF 36HP, TWIN SHAFT. MACHINERY BY PENN, LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTH OF IRELAND MARINE SALVAGE COMPANY. WHILE ENGAGED IN SALVAGING WK OF KNIGHTSGARTH [3635], UNATTENDED VESSEL BROKE ANCHORS IN HEAVY SWELL & WAS WRECKED ON ROCKS. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the BOUNCER wreck located?

The BOUNCER wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.54 N,6 16.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUNCER?

The seabed around the BOUNCER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BOUNCER sink?

The BOUNCER sank on Aug 28, 1921.

When was the wreck of the BOUNCER discovered?

The wreck of the BOUNCER was discovered in 1921.

What country did the BOUNCER belong to?

The BOUNCER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOUNCER?

The BOUNCER had a tonnage of 126 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUNCER?

The BOUNCER is classified as a salvage vessel.

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