Cargo vessel · lost 1917 · Kerry, Ireland
SS Quiebra
Also known as Quebra.
Artillery shells still lie in the gullies. Scattered to the west of the main wreck site off Great Blasket Island, these munitions from the SS Quiebra's wartime cargo are a stark reminder of what this ship was carrying when she went down.
The WWI munitions steamship lies at 15-27 metres on the north face of the island at Lochar Rock, well broken up but with boilers standing upright and the recoil spring of a ship's gun visible among the wreckage.
- Type
- Cargo vessel
- Lost
- around 1917Wartime loss
- Depth
- 15–27 m
- Location
- Kerry, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
0 of 4 facts above are cited in Sources below.
Deeper than 78 of the 185 wrecks on the map with a recorded depth.
- Position: Published positions differ between sources; the position shown follows the position policy. Other published figures exist (why sources disagree).
History and LossLost around 1917 · Wartime loss · World War I · Kerry, Ireland.
WWI munitions ship that sank on the north face of Great Blasket Island. The vessel was carrying a cargo of wire and artillery shells when she was lost. The wreck settled in a gully starting just off a rock known as Speir Cuas Faill Beag on the north face of the island. The exact circumstances of the loss are not fully documented but the cargo and wartime context indicate she was serving the Allied war effort.
Lost around 1917, Wartime loss during World War I.
The Voyage
- Cargo
- Wire and artillery shells
Condition of the WreckBroken, in 15–27 m.
Intactness
Well broken up. Boilers are standing upright and remain the most prominent feature. The recoil spring of a ship's gun is still visible on the wreck. Artillery shells from the cargo can be seen scattered in gullies to the west of the main wreckage.
The wreck starts in a gully at around 15m and the deeper sections extend to 27m.
Notable Features
- Upright boilers
- Recoil spring of ship's gun
- Artillery shells visible in surrounding gullies
- Close to Seal Cove grey seal colony
Regulations and Restrictions
Protected wreck (over 100 years old) under the National Monuments Acts (National Monuments Service).
Additional Details9 further fields held for this wreck and not shown above.
- Loss date
- Around 1917
- Conflict / event
- World War I
- Latitude
- 52.10° N
- Longitude
- 10.54° W
- Water body
- Atlantic Ocean
- War grave
- No
- Protected
- No
- Permit required
- No
- Condition
- Broken
Sources and VerificationEvery cited fact on this page traces to a published source.
- Marine Institutedata.marine.ie · Official record2 facts
- DiveBuddydivebuddy.com · Secondary source1 fact
- Divers Guidedivers-guide.com · Secondary source1 fact
- Irish Wrecks Onlineirishwrecksonline.net · Secondary source1 fact
- Irish Underwater Councildiving.ie · Club or operator2 facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SS Quiebra?
SS Quiebra is the wreck of a cargo vessel, off Kerry, Ireland, at 27 metres. SS Quiebra was lost in wartime in 1917.
How deep is the SS Quiebra?
SS Quiebra lies at 15 to 27 metres, Lochar Rock, north face of Great Blasket Island.
How did the SS Quiebra sink?
SS Quiebra was lost in wartime on around 1917 during World War I, off Kerry, Ireland.
Is the SS Quiebra protected?
Yes. SS Quiebra is protected: protected wreck (over 100 years old) under the National Monuments Acts (National Monuments Service).