The Quiet Man Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
The quiet man Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 23.808 N,4 16.973 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.396800
  • Longitude: -4.282883
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.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the THE QUIET MAN wreck located?

The THE QUIET MAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.808 N,4 16.973 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE QUIET MAN?

The seabed around the THE QUIET MAN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the THE QUIET MAN sink?

The THE QUIET MAN sank on Sep 11, 1996.

When was the wreck of the THE QUIET MAN discovered?

The wreck of the THE QUIET MAN was discovered in 1996.

What country did the THE QUIET MAN belong to?

The THE QUIET MAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the THE QUIET MAN?

The THE QUIET MAN is classified as a fishing vessel.