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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Chirripo as Armed steamship. It was lost in 1917. Recorded depth: 24m. Recorded condition: Largely intact, 12m high, propellor removed.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR073

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