Premier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Premier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.53 N,9 38.52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.592167
  • Longitude: -9.642000
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PREMIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 7.9 m
Sonar Length 53.4
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 55
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1898
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4641/74 9.10.78 LOCATED 074DEG, 2.62M FROM KILCREDAUN HD LT, WITH LEAST DEPTH 50FT [MLWS]. (LIMERICK HBR COMMISSIONERS). INS AS WK 8FMS [14.6MTRS] IN 523530.5N, 093827W. - NM 2473/78. SEP 2011/000147184 8.8.11 EXAM'D 7.2011 IN 5235.516N, 0938.477W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH AT STERN 17.0MTRS. LENGTH 53.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS. INTACT, BOWS SW. (HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS LTD, CROSSHAVEN, CO CORK, ROS DTD 7.2011, VIA CAPT J WHITE, DEPUTY HARBOURMASTER, SHANNON FOYLES PORT CO, EMAIL DTD 4.8.11). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4006/11. 8.2.13 LIES IN 5235.530N, 0938.520W [WGD]. UPRIGHT. HT 5.4MTRS, BOWS SW. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY J SHEARER & SONS, KELVINHAUGH, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J SIMPSON. ON CHARTED TO THE LIMERICK SS CO. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR LIMERICK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH IRISH PADDLE STEAMER MERMAID. NO LIVES LOST. KNOWN LOCALLY AS SUGAR BOAT. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the PREMIER wreck located?

The PREMIER wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.53 N,9 38.52 W.

How deep is the PREMIER and where exactly is it located?

The PREMIER lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 52 35.53 N,9 38.52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PREMIER?

The seabed around the PREMIER lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the PREMIER sink?

The PREMIER sank on Oct 26, 1898.

When was the wreck of the PREMIER discovered?

The wreck of the PREMIER was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PREMIER belong to?

The PREMIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PREMIER carrying?

The PREMIER was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the PREMIER?

The PREMIER had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the PREMIER?

The PREMIER is classified as a steam ship.

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