Shamrock Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shamrock reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 13 N,9 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.216667
  • Longitude: -9.350000
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAMROCK REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 72.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1189
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.11.70 9.11.70 GROUNDED ON ROCKS 60-65KM N OF LISBON. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.202). NCA, POSN 391300N, 092100W FOR FILING. 13.1.72 13.1.72 STILL IN SAME POSN, SOME MACHINERY REMOVED. (LLOYDS VOL.207).
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1960, RAN AGROUND AFTER ENGINE ROOM TOOK ON WATER, SERIOUSLY DAMAGED AND DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. VESSEL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H PINKSTER, WAS ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SHAMROCK REEFER wreck located?

The SHAMROCK REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 39 13 N,9 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAMROCK REEFER?

The seabed around the SHAMROCK REEFER lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the SHAMROCK REEFER sink?

The SHAMROCK REEFER sank on Oct 2, 1970.

When was the wreck of the SHAMROCK REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the SHAMROCK REEFER was discovered in 1970.

What country did the SHAMROCK REEFER belong to?

The SHAMROCK REEFER belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SHAMROCK REEFER carrying?

The SHAMROCK REEFER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHAMROCK REEFER?

The SHAMROCK REEFER had a tonnage of 1189 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAMROCK REEFER?

The SHAMROCK REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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