Ringsend Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ringsend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.331 N,3 8.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.522183
  • Longitude: -3.148283
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RINGSEND
Type steam ship
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1895
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 6.1.1896 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB COMMENCED 6.1.1896, FINISHED 11.6.1896. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 8 CABLES NW 1/2 W FROM CROSBY LIGHTSHIP AFTER COLLISION WITH SS TORINO. 4 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the RINGSEND wreck located?

The RINGSEND wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.331 N,3 8.897 W.

When did the RINGSEND sink?

The RINGSEND sank on Dec 9, 1895.

When was the wreck of the RINGSEND discovered?

The wreck of the RINGSEND was discovered in 1895.

What cargo was the RINGSEND carrying?

The RINGSEND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RINGSEND?

The RINGSEND had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the RINGSEND?

The RINGSEND is classified as a steam ship.

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