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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Florrieston as Motor fishing vessel. It was lost in 1994. Recorded depth: 131m. Recorded condition: Iintact with debris field close by. Anomaly = 30 X 5 X 4m.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR212

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