Nellie Esplin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nellie esplin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.01 N,5 59.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.516833
  • Longitude: -5.984333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NELLIE ESPLIN
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1925
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Nellie Esplin is a documented underwater obstruction located at coordinates 53 31.01 N, 5 59.06 W in the Irish Sea, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Lambay Island. Initial reporting placed the sinking position in this vicinity, though subsequent searches conducted by the Irish Lights vessel SS Irene failed to locate any structural wreckage, steel remains, or debris on the seabed at these coordinates. The site is currently classified as No Cargo Available (NCA) and remains an unverified underwater hazard for maritime navigation in the waters off the coast of Ireland.

Surveying Details

H1275/25 28.11.24 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1.5 MILES NE OF LAMBAY ISLAND. (LL, 28.11.24). POSN 533100N, 055900W FOR FILING ONLY. H1275/25 18.3.25 SEARCHED FOR BY IRISH LIGHTS VESSEL SS IRENE. NOT FOUND. (IRISH LIGHTS, 14.3.25). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NELLIE ESPLIN wreck located?

The NELLIE ESPLIN wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.01 N,5 59.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NELLIE ESPLIN?

The seabed around the NELLIE ESPLIN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the NELLIE ESPLIN sink?

The NELLIE ESPLIN sank on Nov 20, 1924.

When was the wreck of the NELLIE ESPLIN discovered?

The wreck of the NELLIE ESPLIN was discovered in 1925.

What country did the NELLIE ESPLIN belong to?

The NELLIE ESPLIN belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the NELLIE ESPLIN?

The NELLIE ESPLIN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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