Inishowen Head (?Inneshowen Head) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Inishowen head (?inneshowen head) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.152 N,5 17.537 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.669200
  • Longitude: -5.292283
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 25.6
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3050
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1914
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,002.3,180
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 1.25 MILES S OF S OF SKOKHOLM ISLAND. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1). POSN 514024N, 051648W FOR FILING ONLY. H02480/41 17.6.42 H02480/41 17.6.42 NDW PA IN 513854N, 051748W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1282/42. 26.4.45 26.4.45 GOOD SONAR & POSN 513930N, 051700W. LENGTH 190FT, HEIGHT 232FT. (AUBD 320/89, EG.31). H7556/58 23.1.62 H7556/58 23.1.62 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 513930N, 051700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4819/71 22.11.71 H4819/71 22.11.71 LOCATED IN 514008N, 051730W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6M IN 54MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS. WK PARTIALLY DUG INTO SEABED BUT IT IS FAIRLY SMALL VESSEL. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/71). - NM 1959/71. H3804/72 3.10.77 H3804/72 3.10.77 LOCATED 6.7.76 IN 514007.6N, 051727.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.1 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP ON S & SSW SIDE OF WK. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.77). BR STD. 31.12.08 31.12.08 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS 'INNESHOWEN HEAD' (SIC) BY RECOVERY OF NAMED BELL. (G JONES, EMAIL DTD 31.12.08). NCA. 5.12.11 5.12.11 LOCATED 4.6.10 IN 5140.152N, 0517.735W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.16 IN GEN DEPTH 53.7MTRS. SCOUR 2.3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 106.0MTRS, WIDTH 25.6MTRS, HT 7.89MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). E END PROBABLY COVERED WITH SAND. SCOUR LEADS SE FROM WEST END. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY HARLAND & WELFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULSTER SS CO - G HEYN & SONS LTD, BELFAST. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR ST JOHN (NB). SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, ?E END COVERED WITH SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.152 N,5 17.537 W
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FAQ

Where is the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) wreck located?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.152 N,5 17.537 W.

How deep is the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) and where exactly is it located?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.152 N,5 17.537 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD)?

The seabed around the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) sink?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) sank on Feb 14, 1914.

When was the wreck of the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) discovered?

The wreck of the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) belong to?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) carrying?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD)?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) had a tonnage of 3050 tons.

What type of wreck is the INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD)?

The INISHOWEN HEAD (?INNESHOWEN HEAD) is classified as a steam ship.

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