Stephen Whitney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stephen whitney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.08 N,9 31.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.468000
  • Longitude: -9.518000
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEPHEN WHITNEY
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 1034
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1847
Original Detection Year 1847
Last Detection Year 1922
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1120/22 24.2.22 LOST IN POSN SW OF WEST CALF ISLAND, IRELAND. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). CHART AS WK IN 512803N, 093103W [OSI]. DELETED FROM BA 2129. (DATE AND AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON WEST CALF ISLAND WITH LOSS OF 92 LIVES, 18 RESCUED. WRECK WENT TO PIECES IN HALF AN HOUR. ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL. CAPT MISTOOK ROCK ISLAND LT FOR OLD HEAD OF KINSALE. IT WAS FOLLOWING THIS TRADEGY THAT THE DECISION WAS MADE TO CONSTRUCT FASTNET LT. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E BOURKE)

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FAQ

Where is the STEPHEN WHITNEY wreck located?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.08 N,9 31.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STEPHEN WHITNEY?

The seabed around the STEPHEN WHITNEY lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the STEPHEN WHITNEY sink?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY sank on Nov 10, 1847.

When was the wreck of the STEPHEN WHITNEY discovered?

The wreck of the STEPHEN WHITNEY was discovered in 1847.

What country did the STEPHEN WHITNEY belong to?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY belonged to US.

What cargo was the STEPHEN WHITNEY carrying?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the STEPHEN WHITNEY?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY had a tonnage of 1034 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEPHEN WHITNEY?

The STEPHEN WHITNEY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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