Killarney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Killarney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.887 N,8 22.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.714783
  • Longitude: -8.375833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILLARNEY
Type steam ship
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1838
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1282/75 8.4.75 'KILLARNEY' WAS WRECKED ON THE ROCK NOW KNOWN AS KILLARNEY ROCK UNDER 200FT CLIFFS IN OR AROUND 1846 WITH LOSS OF ALL CREW WHO WERE MOSTLY NEGROES. WK DIVED ON IN 1974 & WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS WRECKAGE AROUND THE SEAWARD & NORTHERN SIDE OF THE ROCK, WHICH TOWERS ABOUT 10FT OUT OF THE WATER AT HIGH TIDE. THE MAIN SHAFT LIES BETWEEN THE ROCK & THE CLIFFS & PART OF THE WK IS COVERED BY RECENT LANDFALLS. (M COLLINS, LETTER DTD 3.4.75). INS AS F IN 514252N, 082230W [OSI]. NC 1765.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM CORK WHEN STRUCK BY BAD WEATHER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHELTER DRIFTED ONTO A PINNACLE AT REANIES BAY NEAR NOHAVAL. ALL 29 CREW LOST, ONLY 14 OF 50 PASSENGERS SURVIVED. (SII & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).

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FAQ

Where is the KILLARNEY wreck located?

The KILLARNEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.887 N,8 22.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILLARNEY?

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

When did the KILLARNEY sink?

The KILLARNEY sank on Jan 20, 1838.

When was the wreck of the KILLARNEY discovered?

The wreck of the KILLARNEY was discovered in 1974.

What cargo was the KILLARNEY carrying?

The KILLARNEY was carrying personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the KILLARNEY?

The KILLARNEY had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILLARNEY?

The KILLARNEY is classified as a steam ship.

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