Irish Shipwrecks database is a searchable database of ship wrecks on and off the Irish Coast. The intent of this site is to provide maritime researchers and wreck divers with information pertaining to the numerous shipwrecks around the coast of Ireland and to increase awareness of this valuable historical and recreational resource.
The material on this site has been obtained from original sources such as Admiralty and Board of Trade Wreck Returns, The Life Boat Journal, Lloyd's List and contemporary newspapers rather than from recently published books or other maritime websites.
It should be noted that many of these ship wrecks involved wooden vessels which ran ashore where they broke up. Little if any of the wreck would survive considering the nature of the Irish Coast and the severe Atlantic weather. Any remains on or near the shore would likely be eroded over time by wave action. Only vessels which sank in relatively deep water or sheltered bays away from Harbours and shipping lanes are likely to remain in place and intact.
We welcome any relevant information, and are especially interested in wreck locations GPS or Lat & Long , depths, condition and any stories relating to dives on Irish wreck sites.
| Latest Irish Ship Wreck Updates | ||||
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| Date Lost | Name | Nationality | Location | |
| 1852 | Chieftain | British | Dundrum Bay Co Down | |
| 1852 | Betsy | British | Bray Head Co Wicklow | |
| 1852 | New Valiant | British | Bray Head Co Wicklow | |
| 1852 | Lady Harriet | British | Bray Head Co Wicklow | |
| 1852 | John Toole | British | Arran Islands Co Galway | |
| 1852 | Seaflower | Irish | Arklow Co Wicklow | |
| 1852 | Swan | British | Berehaven Co Cork | |
| 1852 | Start | British | Man Of War Cove Co Cork | |
| 1852 | Foam | Irish | Off Shore Co Cork | |
| 1852 | Anne | Irish | Drogheda Co Louth | |
| 1852 | Jane | British | Mizen Head Co Cork | |
| 1852 | Young England | British | Balbriggan Co Dublin | |
| 1852 | Harmony | Irish | Portrush Co Antrim | |
| 1852 | Ann | British | Rathlin Island Co Antrim | |
| 1852 | Roxane | British | Irelands Eye Co Dublin | |
Search by Ship Name will return all wrecks containing your search term
For instance " Mary " will return Mary, Mary Ann , Ann & Mary
To Search By Location Clear the County box first. Other wise it will only return the County list