Culmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Culmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.418 N,0 6.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.573633
  • Longitude: 0.106617
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CULMORE
Type sailing vessel
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1720
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1898
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.12.98 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF SPURN HEAD. (DODS). FILING POSN 533424N, 000630E. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2021/000067871 1.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). POSITION NOT ACCESSIBLE BY SURVEY VESSEL. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1683). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CULMORE SHIP CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR BARRY. FOUNDERED. 22 CREW LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

PLOTS ONSHORE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.418 N,0 6.397 E
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FAQ

Where is the CULMORE wreck located?

The CULMORE wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.418 N,0 6.397 E.

When did the CULMORE sink?

The CULMORE sank on Nov 14, 1894.

When was the wreck of the CULMORE discovered?

The wreck of the CULMORE was discovered in 1894.

What was the tonnage of the CULMORE?

The CULMORE had a tonnage of 1720 tons.

What type of wreck is the CULMORE?

The CULMORE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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