Irish Trader (MV)

Coaster in Ireland, dating from 1974

344-ton British transport ship of Hartlepool. Built by Noord Ned Schsp of Groningen in 1949. Engine failed while en route to Bristol with a 410-ton cargo of fertiliser. Ran aground and became a total wreck while being towed for repairs. Crew made it ashore using rafts. ----------------------------

Type:
Coaster

Period:
1974

Coordinates:
53.74°N, 6.25°W

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