Shamrock Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Shamrock Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 35.782 N,1 2.931 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SHAMROCK |
| Type | barge |
| Tonnage | 58 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | sand |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 22, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1926 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H718/18 WK, DRIES AT LW IN 513545N, 010302E. (CINC NORE, RA SHEERNESS). BR STD. H3153/33 4.11.26 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO ST. BR STD.DELETE. (HMS KELLETT HN). DELETE BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | May 26, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BRIGHTLINGSEA FOR CHARLTON. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT ABOUT 1.5M NNW OF MAPLIN LT. DID NOT STOP, DRIFTED ONTO SAND AND SANK. (BOT M53554).
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