Town Of Wexford (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Town of wexford (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.015 N,4 35.236 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333583
  • Longitude: -4.587267
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Cargo personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1852
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1309/79 22.11.79 H1309/79 22.11.79 WK OF WHAT CAN ONLY BE SS 'TOWN OF WEXFORD' LOCATED IN 532000N, 043510W [OGB]. STERN SECTION DRIES ABOUT 1MTR. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND LIES IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (M. SMITH, DTD 11.11.79). NCA, LIES WELL WITHIN CLIPERAU ROCKS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE WEXFORD TO LIVERPOOL. DRIFTED AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS NEAR TREFADOG, HOLYHEAD BAY. HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT RESCUED 43 PEOPLE. (SIBI, WRECK & RESCUE ON THE COAST OF WALES VOL.1, & SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 20.015 N,4 35.236 W
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FAQ

Where is the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.015 N,4 35.236 W.

How deep is the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.015 N,4 35.236 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 4, 1852.

When was the wreck of the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What type of wreck is the TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The TOWN OF WEXFORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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