City Of Chicago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
City of chicago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.697 N,8 32.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.611617
  • Longitude: -8.546500
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF CHICAGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 10.2
Tonnage 3364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1892
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 24.12.80 LIES UNDER 200FT CLIFFS AT GURTEEN POINT. VERY BROKEN UP OVER AREA 430 X 45FT. (BSAC WRECK REGISTER). NCA, POSN 5136.667N, 0832.750W [OSI]. 14.9.01 WK LIES IN 20MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED OVER AN AREA 120 X 20MTRS. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, VOL 1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1883 BY C CONNELL & CO. GLASGOW, WITH 3 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 900HP, 3 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J & J THOMSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INMAN & INTERNATIONAL SS CO. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL. RAN AGROUND IN FOG AT RINGCURTEEN, THE OLD HEAD OF KINSALE. 3 DAYS AFTER GROUNDING VESSEL LISTED TO SEAWARD AND BROKE UP RAPIDLY. 155 CREW & 360 PASSENGERS RESCUED. (SII & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST). [BOTH BOOKS SHOW PHOTOS OF VESSEL ON THE ROCKS]

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.697 N,8 32.79 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF CHICAGO wreck located?

The CITY OF CHICAGO wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.697 N,8 32.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF CHICAGO?

The seabed around the CITY OF CHICAGO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF CHICAGO sink?

The CITY OF CHICAGO sank on Jul 1, 1892.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF CHICAGO discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF CHICAGO was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CITY OF CHICAGO belong to?

The CITY OF CHICAGO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF CHICAGO carrying?

The CITY OF CHICAGO was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF CHICAGO?

The CITY OF CHICAGO had a tonnage of 3364 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF CHICAGO?

The CITY OF CHICAGO is classified as a steam ship.

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