Garron Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Garron head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 13 N,1 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.216667
  • Longitude: -1.483333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARRON HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1933
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1302/19 4.1.19 WK IN 441300N, 012900W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H801/61 28.2.61 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2665.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1913 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 175NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ULSTER STEAMSHIP CO. WAS MINED & SUNK 40M N BY E 0.5 E OF BAYONNE. 28 OF HER CREW WERE KILLED. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO BARROW OR MARYPORT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the GARRON HEAD wreck located?

The GARRON HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 44 13 N,1 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARRON HEAD?

The seabed around the GARRON HEAD lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the GARRON HEAD sink?

The GARRON HEAD sank on Nov 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GARRON HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the GARRON HEAD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GARRON HEAD belong to?

The GARRON HEAD belonged to IE.

What cargo was the GARRON HEAD carrying?

The GARRON HEAD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GARRON HEAD?

The GARRON HEAD had a tonnage of 1933 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARRON HEAD?

The GARRON HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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