The Quiet Man Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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The quiet man Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 23.808 N,4 16.973 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THE QUIET MAN |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 11, 1996 |
| Original Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH209/410/02 16.9.96 SANK IN APPROX POSN 542348N, 041654W. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 11.9.96). INS AS DW PA. - NM 3498/96. RSDRA2025000469241 05.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. ON EDGE OF SURVEY AREA. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1814). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 16, 1996 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND FOUNDERED IN A FORCE 5 NW WIND WHEN 1 MILE OFF THE POINT OF AYRE. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED.
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- Angle Wreck 2078.9 M
- Strathairlie Wreck 6181.6 M
- Rian Wreck 6414.1 M
- Polarlight Wreck 6705.8 M
- Fire King Ii Wreck 6855.7 M
- Irena Wreck 7659.1 M
- Collin Wreck 7792.2 M
- Joseph Hodgkins (Probably) Wreck 9421.8 M
- Leerdam Wreck 9806.5 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL