Cargo vessel · lost 1910 · Kerry, Ireland

Crompton

Lost in 1910, not found again until 1970. The Crompton, a 2,810-ton steel four-masted barque and veteran of many Atlantic crossings, met her end on the unforgiving western cliffs at Dromgour Point on Valentia Island. All crew survived -- five men scrambled up the cliff at Filenagaragh to safety.

Six decades later, divers rediscovered heavy plate steel remnants, a second anchor, rusting chains from the forward chain locker, spars, and plating scattered on the rocky seabed below the dramatic cliff face. The main anchor was recovered and is now a well-known local landmark, displayed on Des Lavelle's forecourt on Valentia Island. Depths at Dromgour Point range from 20 metres to beyond 50.

Type
Cargo vessel
Lost
1910Grounding
Location
Kerry, IrelandAtlantic Ocean

2 of 3 facts above are cited in Sources below.

History and LossLost 1910 · Grounding · Kerry, Ireland.

Four-masted steel barque of 2,810 tons wrecked in 1910 on the western cliffs at Dromgour Point on Valentia Island. The vessel ran aground beneath the unforgiving cliffs at Drumgour. All of the Crompton's crew were saved, with five of the men scrambling up the cliff at Filenagaragh to reach safety. The wreck was not rediscovered until 1970.

Lost 1910, Grounding.

Condition of the Wreck

Intactness

Heavy plate steel remnants on the seabed below the cliffs at Dromgour Point. Divers have found the second anchor, rusting chains from the forward chain locker, spars, and additional plating scattered on the rocky seabed. The main anchor was recovered and is now displayed on Des Lavelle's forecourt on Valentia Island.

Notable Features

  • Heavy plate steel remnants
  • Second anchor still on seabed
  • Chains from forward chain locker
  • Spars and plating scattered on rocky bottom
  • Main anchor on display at Des Lavelle's forecourt, Valentia Island

Regulations and Restrictions

Protected wreck (over 100 years old) under the National Monuments Acts (National Monuments Service).

Additional Details7 further fields held for this wreck and not shown above.

Loss date
1910
Latitude
51.86° N
Longitude
10.39° W
Water body
Atlantic Ocean
War grave
No
Protected
No
Permit required
No

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  • © Government of Ireland. National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

A further 3 fields were derived from the wreck’s recorded position rather than taken from a source.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crompton?

Crompton is the wreck of a cargo vessel, off Kerry, Ireland. Crompton ran aground and was wrecked in 1910.

How did the Crompton sink?

Crompton ran aground and was wrecked on 1910, off Kerry, Ireland.

Is the Crompton protected?

Yes. Crompton is protected: protected wreck (over 100 years old) under the National Monuments Acts (National Monuments Service).