Explorer 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Explorer 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.84 N,6 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.014000
  • Longitude: -6.000000
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPLORER 1
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 26.3
Sonar Width 7
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Explorer 1 is located at coordinates 53 0.84 N, 6 0 W. Following a reported fire on board, the vessel sank. The wreck's precise position was later confirmed, and it lies in a general depth of 17.9 meters with a least multibeam depth of 16.8 meters. The structure of the shipwreck measures 26.3 meters in length and 7.0 meters in width.

Surveying Details

22.3.05 REPORTED FIRE ON BOARD IN 5249.0N, 0603.0W. SANK IN 5300.8N, 0600.4W. (LL 15.3.05). NCA. HH286/430/04 22.3.05 SUNK IN PA 5300.8N, 0600.04W [WGD]. MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY. (IRISH NAV WARNING 155/05). COVERED BY WZ 470/05. NCA YET. HH286/430/04 23.3.05 POSN CONFIRMED AS 5300.830N, 0600.028W [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 11.6MTRS BY GRANUAILE ON 18.3.05. BUOY IN 5300.78N, 0559.86W. BUOY WILL BE REMOVED WHEN WK IS CHARTED. (S FOREMAN, CIL, EMAILS DTD 22 & 23.3.05). INS SW 11.6MTRS. - NM 1974/05. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5300.840N, 0600.000W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.815 IN GEN DEPTH 17.9MTRS. LENGTH 26.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST, CV10_01). AMEND WK 16.8 IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

A DECOMMISSIONED FV. HAD FIRE AND LATER SANK. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.84 N,6 0 W
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FAQ

Where is the EXPLORER 1 wreck located?

The EXPLORER 1 wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.84 N,6 0 W.

How deep is the EXPLORER 1 and where exactly is it located?

The EXPLORER 1 lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.84 N,6 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPLORER 1?

The seabed around the EXPLORER 1 lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EXPLORER 1 sink?

The EXPLORER 1 sank on Mar 13, 2005.

When was the wreck of the EXPLORER 1 discovered?

The wreck of the EXPLORER 1 was discovered in 2005.

What country did the EXPLORER 1 belong to?

The EXPLORER 1 belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the EXPLORER 1?

The EXPLORER 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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