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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Pins wreck (Nimble) as Schooner. It was lost in 1850. Recorded depth: 10m. Recorded condition: 2m high. Planking visible, partly sediment covered.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR014

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