North Co. Donegal Wreck List "B"
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Vessel Type:

Sail Ship

Location: Co. Donegal
Date of Loss: 1848 approx. Place: Lough Foyle
Cause of Loss: Fire Boat Dive from: Moville
Charted Depth: 10m Irish O.S. Map: Discovery Series No. 3 & 4
Height of Wreck: 2m Admiralty Chart No: 2499
Hull Material: Wood Latitude: 55.11.00 North
Type of Seabed: Longitude: 07.02.00 West
Average Visibility: Diving Experience: Experienced Novice
No image listed.

Diving Information:

  • None available

Historical Information:

  • Confusion over the identity of this wreck. It could be the "Saint Bride".
  • Crew went ashore leaving her at anchor where she caught fire and sank.

Source Publications:
"Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast 932 - 1997"
by
Edward J. Bourke
Edward J. Bourke 1998 - ISBN: 0952302713
"Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast 1105 – 1993"
by
Edward J. Bourke
Edward J. Bourke 1994 - ISBN: 0952302705

 

Other Sources:
UK Diving
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Internet (Sean Davidson 1996)

 


North Co. Donegal Wreck List "B"

Last update - 28-Feb-2002

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