Pine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 2.833 N,6 9.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.047217
  • Longitude: -6.153333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.5 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 328
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7525/36 17.11.36 H7525/36 17.11.36 WK IN 540250N, 060912W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY. (IRISH LTS). TNM ISSUED. H7525/36 31.5.37 H7525/36 31.5.37 CANCEL TNM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H1246/70 29.9.70 H1246/70 29.9.70 REPD WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (M COLLINS ESQ, NORTHERN DIVING CO. DTD 18.9.70). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1907 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, 1 BOILER. SOUGHT SHELTER FROM NE GALE IN CARLINGFORD LOUGH WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO DUNDALK. WHILE ANCHORED VESSEL WAS STRUCK BY SS OLIVE AND SANK IN 10 MINUTES. ALL CREW RESCUED. CONTRACT TO RAISE VESSEL, WHICH WAS LYING IN MAIN CHANNEL WAS AWARDED TO TO MESSRS SAMUEL GRAY, BELFAST SHIPOWNERS AND SALVAGE CONTRACTORS. FOLLOWING REFIT VESSEL WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE IN 1939 HAVING BEEN SOLD TO ISAAC STEWART, BELFAST. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the PINE wreck located?

The PINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.833 N,6 9.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PINE?

The seabed around the PINE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PINE sink?

The PINE sank on Nov 12, 1936.

When was the wreck of the PINE discovered?

The wreck of the PINE was discovered in 1936.

What country did the PINE belong to?

The PINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PINE carrying?

The PINE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PINE?

The PINE had a tonnage of 328 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINE?

The PINE is classified as a steam ship.