Hesperian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hesperian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.581 N,9 25.728 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.609683
  • Longitude: -9.428800
Wreck Depth 116.53 m
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HESPERIAN
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 159
Sonar Width 73
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 20
Tonnage 9599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.3.96 ABANDONED AND SANK 130M W OF QUEENSTOWN. (DODS). HH100/351/11 26.3.96 LOCATED IN 503634.72N, 092543.91W [OGB]. INTEND TO RETURN TO SITE AND WORK CARGO UNDER CONTRACT TO TREASURY EARLY THIS YEAR. REQUEST HOLD POSN COMMERICAL IN CONFIDENCE. (E GILES, FAX DTD 21.3.96). INS AS WK USC 96MTRS. BR STD. 19.12.06 EUT POSN: 5036.608N, 0925.772W. NE 1123. 19.11.07 CINC NO LONGER REQUIRED. (E GILES, E-MAIL DTD 19.11.07) CINC REMOVED. NCA. RSDRA2023000202575 6.9.23 EXAM'D IN 5036.581N, 0925.728W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 116.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 123MTRS, LENGTH 159MTRS, WIDTH 73MTRS, HT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. (H525.2 UKHO REPORT FROM GSI CV21/03 DD 20.09.21). AMEND TO NDW 116MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY A STEVEN AND SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 802 NHP FOR 15 KNOTS. OWNED BY ALLEN LINE SS COMPANY. TORPEDOED BY U20 85M SW BY S OF FASTNET. CAPTAIN MAINE IN COMMAND, 635 PASSENGERS AND CREW ON BOARD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO MONTREAL WITH GENERAL CARGO. HIT AMIDSHIPS AT 2030 BUT DID NOT SINK FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 32 PERSONS LOST THEIR LIVES, REMAINDER TOOK TO BOATS AND WERE RESCUED. VESSEL TOWED TO QUEENSTOWN BUT FOUNDERED AFTER MAKING 35M. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HESPERIAN wreck located?

The HESPERIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.581 N,9 25.728 W.

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

The HESPERIAN lies at a depth of about 116.53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.581 N,9 25.728 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HESPERIAN?

The seabed around the HESPERIAN lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the HESPERIAN sink?

The HESPERIAN sank on Sep 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HESPERIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HESPERIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HESPERIAN belong to?

The HESPERIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HESPERIAN carrying?

The HESPERIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HESPERIAN?

The HESPERIAN had a tonnage of 9599 tons.

What type of wreck is the HESPERIAN?

The HESPERIAN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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