Other Wreck 12946

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.55 N,8 53.144 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.459167
  • Longitude: -8.885733
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located off the Atlantic coast of Ireland at coordinates 55 27.55 N, 8 53.144 W. This shipwreck was surveyed using DGPS and identified as a probable partially buried wreck. The vessel remains measure 70 meters in length, 17 meters in width, and 5.3 meters in height. The general depth in the area is 93 meters, with the shallowest point over the obstruction recorded as 85 meters. The wreck is oriented on a 045/215 degree axis. Data provided by the Irish Marine Institute and INSS surveys confirms the obstruction is a charted shipwreck.

Surveying Details

25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5527.563N, 0853.132W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/215 DEGS. PROBABLE PARTIALLY BURIED WK. INS AS WK 86MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.09 8.10.09 SHOWN AS WK 85MTRS IN 5527.550N, 0853.144W [WGD] ON DIBON SURVEY 20087019. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE DATA). BR STD.

General Comments

PROBABLE PARTIALLY BURIED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 27.55 N,8 53.144 W
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