Aghia Eirine (SS)

Steamship in Ireland, dating from 1940

4,330-ton steamer foundered en route from Cardiff to Buenos Aires with a cargo of coal. The steamer lost control of its steering and ran ashore on the western cliffs of Achill Island. The wreck was partially salvaged in 1941 by Mr J. Sweeney and a local diver, Mr J. Gorman. It lies on a rocky seabed in 15 metres of water. ---------------------------- Compiled by: Karl Brady Date of upload: 24 August 2017

Type:
Steamship

Period:
1940

Coordinates:
53.89°N, 9.98°W

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