What is recorded here

SWR258 is an unknown sonar contact sixty metres down off County Down, still leaking oil and tallow into the dark water. The wreck refuses identification, presenting only a shadow on the screen and a foul smell on the surface. It may be a forgotten trader, a military dump, or a mistake born of bad equipment and human fear. The sea keeps the answer hidden, forcing every searcher to accept that some losses remain nameless and oily.

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Recorded wreck SWR258 as Unknown sonar contact. It was lost in Unknown. Recorded depth: 60m. Recorded condition: Reported as giving off oil and tallow at sinking position.

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