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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Saint Barchan as Steamship. It was lost in 1918. Recorded depth: 30-14.6m. Recorded condition: Broken into large sections. Stern blown off, superstructure damaged.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR111

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