Flying Hawk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flying hawk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.677 N,6 5.493 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.277950
  • Longitude: -6.091550
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYING HAWK
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1887
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/02 23.3.90 LIES VERY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED IN 5-10MTRS AT THE BASE OF MAIDEN ROCK, OFF DALKEY ISLAND. METAL SHEETING, STEAM ENGINE AND PROPELLER TO BE SEEN. (I TUNSTEAD, 6.3.90). NCA, POSN 531640N, 060526W [OSI] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1876, WAS WRECKED ON MAIDEN ISLAND DURING A VIOLENT STORM. CREW SCRAMBLED ASHORE. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, & WRECK AND RESCUE ON E COAST OF IRELAND)

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP & SCATTERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.677 N,6 5.493 W
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FAQ

Where is the FLYING HAWK wreck located?

The FLYING HAWK wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.677 N,6 5.493 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYING HAWK?

The seabed around the FLYING HAWK lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FLYING HAWK sink?

The FLYING HAWK sank on Oct 27, 1887.

When was the wreck of the FLYING HAWK discovered?

The wreck of the FLYING HAWK was discovered in 1990.

What country did the FLYING HAWK belong to?

The FLYING HAWK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FLYING HAWK?

The FLYING HAWK is classified as a tug.

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