Bolivar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bolivar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.098 N,5 55.428 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.268300
  • Longitude: -5.923800
Wreck Depth 5.89 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLIVAR
Sonar Length 6
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Bolivar is located in the Irish Sea, specifically off the coast of Dublin Bay, at coordinates 53 16.098 N, 5 55.428 W. Survey data confirms this underwater obstruction exists as a small debris field situated within a scour approximately 1 meter deep. Recent hydrographic records identify the least depth of the wreck as 5.89 meters. The structural dimensions of the contact are reported as 3.5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in width, and 1.5 meters in height. Historically documented as a site containing debris from the Bolivar, the area is officially designated as a foul obstruction with a minimum clearance depth of 5.8 meters for maritime navigation.

Surveying Details

11.3.11 LOCATED IN 5316.1015N, 0555.4259W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.89MTRS. LENGTH 3.5MTRS, WIDTH 2.5MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. SMALL CONTACT IN SCOUR. (GSI DUBLIN BAY SURVEY 2011, PORT SDC REPROCESSING). ?DEBRIS FROM BOLIVAR [7005]. SCOUR APPROX 1MTRS DEEP. INS AS FOUL 5.8MTRS. BR STD. 10.4.10 LIES IN 5316.098N, 0555.428W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.36 IN GEN DEPTH 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND FOUL 7.3MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 4.3.16 WK 5.89MTRS IN 5316.098N, 0555.428W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, KRY10_01). AMEND TO DW 5.8MTRS.

General Comments

?DEBRIS FROM BOLIVAR [7005], LIES IN SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the BOLIVAR wreck located?

The BOLIVAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.098 N,5 55.428 W.

How deep is the BOLIVAR and where exactly is it located?

The BOLIVAR lies at a depth of about 5.89 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.098 N,5 55.428 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOLIVAR?

The seabed around the BOLIVAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BOLIVAR discovered?

The wreck of the BOLIVAR was discovered in 2011.

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