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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Florrieston as Steamship. It was lost in 1918. Recorded depth: 85m. Recorded condition: Intact, but probably inverted. Anomaly = 75 X 14 X12m.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR085

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