The S.S. Kelvinside owned by Captain A. Dempsey of Maryport was carrying a cargo of coal and iron ore from Whitehaven to Strangford Lough. At the mouth of Luce Bay the engine broke down and a leak was discovered. Without the engine to operate the pumps the vessel was doomed and the crew of eight took to the lifeboats. The Kelvinside eventually sank near to the Scares rocks.
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| S.S. Kelvinside | |
|---|---|
| Ship type | Steam coaster |
| Owner | Captain A Dempsey |
| Registered | Maryport |
| Built by | Glasgow |
| Launched | 1893 |
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| Propulsion | |
| Tonnage | 224grt |
| Length | |
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| Status | Foundered 04/08/1932 |
To find out more about this wreck dive site, have a look at SS Kelvinside wreck dive tour.
