Templemore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Templemore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.686 N,6 13.912 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.211433
  • Longitude: -6.231867
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEMPLEMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 49.7
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 159
Tonnage 386
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1911
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H919/47 14.7.59 H919/47 14.7.59 NDW EXISTS IN 551320N, 061415W APPROX. (HBR COMMISSIONERS COLERAINE & AIR MINISTRY, 2.14/1947). BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2798. 2.11.78 2.11.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (NO TONNAGE). H1310/85/35 10.10.85 H1310/85/35 10.10.85 WK IN CHARTED POSN HAS BEEN LOOKED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS. HOWEVER WK OF SS TEMPLEMORE, STEEL SCREW, 3 MASTED SS, LIES IN 551236N, 061352W APPROX, AND MAY BE WK TO WHICH ORIGINAL REPORT REFERS. DESCRIBED AS A SMALL SHIP, MOSTLY COLLAPSED. UNLIKELY TO BE A DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (W F TODD, HN 30 & 31W/85, 2.10.85 & LTR 7.11.85). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1310/85/45 13.1.86 H1310/85/45 13.1.86 HIGHEST PART OF WK STANDS 12FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 52FT, BY LEADLINE. (W F TODD, LTR 10.12.85). NCA. TIDAL REDUCTION NOT KNOWN. H1310/85/45 14.7.86 H1310/85/45 14.7.86 EXAM'D 15.6.86. FIXED BY HSA IN 551234N, 061352W. STANDS 4.9MTRS ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 19.3MTRS [UNCORR'D]. (W F TODD, HN 15.6.86). PREDICTED TIDAL REDUCTION 1.0MTR. CHART AS WK 13MTRS. BR STD. 1.2.00 1.2.00 LIES UPSIDE DOWN. THE BOWS & STERN REMAIN, PROP VISIBLE, WK IS MAINLY BROKEN. BIG CONGER EELS AROUND BOILERS. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'2000). 22.11.04 22.11.04 EUT POSN: 5512.567N, 0613.917W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 13.5.09 HH091/240/01 & SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 16.6.08 IN 5512.686N, 0613.912W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.46 IN GEN DEPTH 17.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49.7MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HT 4.15MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). APPARENTLY COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1902 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H LANE & CO, LONDONDERRY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 88 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ELLESMERE PORT FOR LONDONDERRY. CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. ANCHORED IN MURLUGH BAY, TAKEN IN TOW BUT CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AGAIN. SOLE PASSENGER AND 1 OF 10 CREW LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INVERTED, WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.686 N,6 13.912 W
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FAQ

Where is the TEMPLEMORE wreck located?

The TEMPLEMORE wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.686 N,6 13.912 W.

How deep is the TEMPLEMORE and where exactly is it located?

The TEMPLEMORE lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 12.686 N,6 13.912 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEMPLEMORE?

The seabed around the TEMPLEMORE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the TEMPLEMORE sink?

The TEMPLEMORE sank on Dec 6, 1911.

When was the wreck of the TEMPLEMORE discovered?

The wreck of the TEMPLEMORE was discovered in 1947.

What country did the TEMPLEMORE belong to?

The TEMPLEMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEMPLEMORE carrying?

The TEMPLEMORE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TEMPLEMORE?

The TEMPLEMORE had a tonnage of 386 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEMPLEMORE?

The TEMPLEMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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