Three Brothers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Three brothers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.503 N,10 34.112 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.075050
  • Longitude: -10.568533
Wreck Depth 18.89 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THREE BROTHERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 7.7
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 137
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1990
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH292/350/01 5.6.90 AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF BLACK HEAD [CANDUFF], GREAT BLASKET ISLAND. HAS 20DEG LIST AND VERY BADLY HOLED. (LL, 5.5.90) REFLOATING ATTEMPT TO BE MADE 17.5.90. (LL,16.5.90) NCA YET, POSN 520423N, 103448W FOR FILING ONLY. HH292/350/01 25.6.90 SALVAGE EFFORTS FAILED BUT FURTHER ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE. (LL, 18.6.90) HH292/350/01 25.7.90 NO REFLOATING PROGRESS YET. (LL, 5.7.90). HH292/350/01 5.12.90 STILL AGROUND. IT IS HOPED TO REFLOAT IN 1991. (LL, 14.11.90). HH292/350/01 25.4.91 TO DATE REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL. A FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE LATER THIS YEAR. (LL, 6.4.91). HH292/350/01 1.8.91 REFLOATING ATTEMPTS NOW ABANDONED. (LL, 17.7.91) NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. 11.1.99 STEEL HULLED TRAWLER ON SOUTH SIDE OF GREAT BLASKET, A FEW HUNDRED MTRS BACK FROM THE HEADLAND. NOW LIES AT BOTTOM OF THE REEF ON SAND AND GRAVEL SEABED, WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD. WELL COVERED WITH MARINE GROWTH. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'99) POSN 5204.30N, 1034.80W [OSI]. NCA. RSDRA2024000191390 15.07.24 EXAM'S 29.6.2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5204.503N, 1034.112W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 7.7MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 137/317 DEGS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF THE WRECK IS CLEARLY VISIBLE ALONG WITH THE WHEELHOUSE/LIVING QUARTERS. THE WRECK IS THOUGHT TO BE MFV THREE BROTHERS. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND, M/B DATA 2024). AMEND DW 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2024

Circumstances of loss

5.5.90 GROUNDED ON ROCKS OFF CANDUFF, GREAT-BLASKET ISLAND, AFTER REPORTING SHE WAS SINKING, CAUSE NOT GIVEN. (LL, 5.5.90)

General Comments

Wreck lying on its side, bow broken a short distance from the main bodyUK NM 3710

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.503 N,10 34.112 W
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FAQ

Where is the THREE BROTHERS wreck located?

The THREE BROTHERS wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.503 N,10 34.112 W.

How deep is the THREE BROTHERS and where exactly is it located?

The THREE BROTHERS lies at a depth of about 18.89 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.503 N,10 34.112 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THREE BROTHERS?

The seabed around the THREE BROTHERS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the THREE BROTHERS sink?

The THREE BROTHERS sank on May 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the THREE BROTHERS discovered?

The wreck of the THREE BROTHERS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the THREE BROTHERS belong to?

The THREE BROTHERS belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the THREE BROTHERS?

The THREE BROTHERS had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the THREE BROTHERS?

The THREE BROTHERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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