Macedonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Macedonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.999 N,5 47.962 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.299983
  • Longitude: -5.799367
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MACEDONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1881
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551800N, 054754W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2885/83 29.1.85 NOT SEEN, NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). NCA. LIES IN 10MTRS, COMPLETELY SMASHED TO PIECES AND LYING BETWEEN HUGE BOULDERS. (SIBI).
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1864 BY MALCOLMSON, WATERFORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR LINE (D & W HENDERSON BROS, GLASGOW). TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 486HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR THE CLYDE. DROVE ASHORE IN FOG. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MACEDONIA wreck located?

The MACEDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.999 N,5 47.962 W.

When did the MACEDONIA sink?

The MACEDONIA sank on May 30, 1881.

When was the wreck of the MACEDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the MACEDONIA was discovered in 1881.

What country did the MACEDONIA belong to?

The MACEDONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MACEDONIA carrying?

The MACEDONIA was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the MACEDONIA?

The MACEDONIA had a tonnage of 2273 tons.

What type of wreck is the MACEDONIA?

The MACEDONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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