Kerick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kerick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.62 N,7 6.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.127000
  • Longitude: -7.107500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KERICK
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1969
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.12.69 19.12.69 SWEPT ON TO THE ROCKS AT BROWNSTONE HD. LATER CAPSIZED WITH A FEW FT OF SIDE SHOWING AT LW. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA, POSN 520736N, 070624W [OSI] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SWEPT ONTO ROCKS AT BROWNSTOWN HEAD IN HIGH WINDS & LATER CAPSIZED. (LLOYDS VOL.198) TRAWLER WITH SINGLE SHAFT & OIL ENGINES. PASSAGE L'ORIENT FOR FISHING GROUNDS. 7 0F 9 CREW ESCAPED BY CLIMBING THE ROCKS, OTHER 2 RESCUED BY TRAMORE LIFEBOAT. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the KERICK wreck located?

The KERICK wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.62 N,7 6.45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KERICK?

The seabed around the KERICK lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KERICK sink?

The KERICK sank on Dec 7, 1969.

When was the wreck of the KERICK discovered?

The wreck of the KERICK was discovered in 1969.

What country did the KERICK belong to?

The KERICK belonged to FR.

What cargo was the KERICK carrying?

The KERICK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KERICK?

The KERICK had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the KERICK?

The KERICK is classified as a trawler.

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