Princess Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Princess irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.826 N,5 3.831 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.630433
  • Longitude: -5.063850
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS IRENE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.7 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 763
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1906
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 REPD TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED ON BRIMSTONE ROCKS NEAR LINNEY HEAD. VESSEL WAS A SMALL STEAMER. (E GILES). POSN 513748N, 050346W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY W.B. THOMPSON & CO. LTD., DUNDEE, STRANDED IN HIGH WINDS ON BRIMSTONE ROCKS WHILST ON PASSAGE ABERDEEN TO BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M LANGLANDS, LIVERPOOL. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.826 N,5 3.831 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS IRENE wreck located?

The PRINCESS IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.826 N,5 3.831 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS IRENE?

The seabed around the PRINCESS IRENE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS IRENE sink?

The PRINCESS IRENE sank on Aug 20, 1906.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS IRENE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the PRINCESS IRENE belong to?

The PRINCESS IRENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS IRENE carrying?

The PRINCESS IRENE was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS IRENE?

The PRINCESS IRENE had a tonnage of 763 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS IRENE?

The PRINCESS IRENE is classified as a steam ship.

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