Seahorse Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
|
Seahorse Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 8.12 N,7 10.3 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEAHORSE |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 30, 1816 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1816 |
| Last Detection Year | 1970 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H1244/70 2.2.70 A R MORRIS ESQ LOCATED SOME CANNON BETWEEN SHEEP IS & GT NEWTOWN HD, TO S OF GLASS IS, IN POSN VERY NEAR GT NEWTOWN HD IN 520806N, 071015W, WHICH MAY BE FROM THE 'SEAHORSE'. (MISS J DU PLATT-TAYLOR, SEC. FOR COMMITTEE FOR NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, 28.1.70). NCA. H1244/70 9.2.70 CANNON REPD IN ABOUT 5FMS IMMEDIATELY OFF THE END OF GLASS IS. BELIEVED TO BE 'EDWARD 7TH'. (MISS J DU PLATT-TAYLOR, 6.2.70). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 7, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1784. PASSAGE DEAL FOR SOUTHERN IRELAND. ON BOARD THIS TRANSPORT SHIP WERE MEN & ARMS FROM THE 59TH REG EMBARKED WITH JAMES GIBB AS MASTER. SHE FOUNDERED IN A SEVERE STORM NR NEWTOWN HEAD, TRAMORE BAY. 360 BODIES OF MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN WERE WASHED UP ON THE SHORE. (WRECK HUNTERS BOOK & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 8.12 N,7 10.3 W
Seahorse on Wreck Map
Seahorse Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
TRANSPORT SHIP