John Morrison (SS)

Barquentine in Ireland, dating from 1925

UKHO wreck no. 009100076. Chart symbol wk 18.3 m. A 202-ton, 51-year-old steam barquentine of Dublin. Built by Tracy/Treacy of Arklow. Measured L. 105.6ft x B. 25ft x D. 12.4ft. En route from Waterford to Liverpool, cargo of pit props, timber. Struck bolts projecting from pier leaving Wicklow Harbour, damaged starboard side, vessel anchored and abandoned, sinking, between Wicklow Head and Mizen Head. Vessel reported floating broadside inside the Horse Shoe Buoy, Wicklow Head, sank off Wicklow He

Type:
Barquentine

Period:
1925

Coordinates:
53.08°N, 5.99°W

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