Coonagh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Coonagh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.04 N,0 41.951 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.917333
  • Longitude: 0.699183
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COONAGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.6 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 73
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1412
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1823/17 27.3.17 WK, 3M N OF ST VALERY EN CAUX, 495525N, 004130E. (VA DOVER). H2602/18 3.5.18 WK IN 495426N, 004231E. TWO MASTS SHOWING 8FT ABOVE WATER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 332/18. H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 495410N, 004225E. (FR WK RECORDS). H8208/22 15.12.22 DELETE OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 495427N, 004234E. (PARIS NM 48 1729 22). - NM 156/23 1984 WK OF SMALL CARGO VESSEL IN 495501N, 004207E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1984). H3219/73 18.6.86 WK, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 495500N, 004206E. (BREST NM 86 19 25). - NM 1866/86. SEP 2006/000373179 28.9.06 SHOWN IN 4955.040N, 0041.958E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6824 [4TH EDN 2006], 2ND SCALE. BR STD. 14.6.07 NAMED AS COONAGH. LIES IN 4955.094N, 0042.031E [EUR]. POSN BY GPS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 4955.040N, 0041.951E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY SIR R DIXON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIMERICK SS CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 8.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (DODS).

General Comments

ON STDB SIDE, DETERIORATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.04 N,0 41.951 E
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FAQ

Where is the COONAGH wreck located?

The COONAGH wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.04 N,0 41.951 E.

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

The COONAGH lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.04 N,0 41.951 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COONAGH?

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

When did the COONAGH sink?

The COONAGH sank on Mar 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COONAGH discovered?

The wreck of the COONAGH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COONAGH belong to?

The COONAGH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COONAGH?

The COONAGH had a tonnage of 1412 tons.

What type of wreck is the COONAGH?

The COONAGH is classified as a steam ship.

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