North Co. Donegal Wreck List
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Vessel Type:

Sail Ship

Location:Co. Donegal
Date of Loss:1848 approx.Place:Lough Foyle
Cause of Loss:FireBoat Dive from:Moville
Charted Depth:10mIrish O.S. Map:Discovery Series No. 3 & 4
Height of Wreck:2mAdmiralty Chart No:2499
Hull Material:WoodLatitude (approx.):55° 11' 00" North
Type of Seabed:Longitude (approx.):07° 02' 00" West
Average Visibility: Convert Lat. & Long. to -Decimal - CLICK HERE
No image available.Diving Experience:Experienced Novice
 
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
Dr. Edward J. Bourke
Edward J. Bourke 1998 - ISBN: 0952302713
"Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast 1105 – 1993"
by
Dr. 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

Last update - 28-Feb-2002

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