Langsdale (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Langsdale (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.42 N,6 24.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.157000
  • Longitude: -6.414883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 69 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1302
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1879
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1879
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS THE COMBE ROCKS. (SII). NCA YET. H1310/82/35 2.11.82 H1310/82/35 2.11.82 LARGE AMOUNT WRECKAGE DISCOVERED WHILE DIVING AROUND BASE OF TERCHEEN ROCK. (E M O'BYRNS, 26.10.82). POSN 520924N, 062451W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY POTTER, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J D NEWTON, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SAN FRANCISCO. STRUCK TERCHEEN RK, BROKE BACK AND SANK. CAPTAIN, WIFE, MASTER AND BOSUN DROWNED IN GIG, THREE OTHER CREW IN SAME BOAT WASHED ASHORE. 23 OTHER CREW LANDED SAFELY AT CARNE. (WEXFORD PEOPLE, 1879 & SII).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.42 N,6 24.893 W
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FAQ

Where is the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.42 N,6 24.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 27, 1879.

When was the wreck of the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1879.

What country did the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1302 tons.

What type of wreck is the LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The LANGSDALE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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