Hibernia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hibernia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.458 N,5 36.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.124300
  • Longitude: -5.603000
Wreck Depth 99.19 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.6 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1902
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1902
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as Hibernia possibly lies at coordinates 53 7.458 N, 5 36.18 W in the Irish Sea off the coast. This underwater obstruction sits at a depth of approximately 99 meters in a general depth of 103 meters. Historical and modern hydrographic surveys describe the wreck as intact, collapsed, and decayed, measuring 54 meters in length and 10 meters in width. The structure lies oriented WNW/ESE, well settled into the sandy seabed with minor scour. Initially reported as a small scattered wreck, updated surveys confirm a least multibeam depth of 99.57 meters with a non-dangerous wreck depth of 99 meters.

Surveying Details

H1935/80 7.2.83 SMALL SCATTERED WK EXAM'D 19.3.82 IN 530727N, 053606W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 98 IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LYING WNW/ESE. WELL SETTLED INTO THE SANDY SEABED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. SEP 2010/000142275 9.8.11 LOCATED IN 5307.459N, 0536.169W [WGD]. (GSI SURVEY CV10_01, DRAFT REPORT DTD 5.2010). INTACT, COLLAPSED & DECAYED. MINOR SCOUR. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 99.57 IN GEN DEPTH 102.9MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 99MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 4.3.16 WK 99.19MTRS IN 5307.458N, 0536.180W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV10_01). AMEND TO NDW 99MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MATHER & CO LTD, (ANCHOR LINE). REGISTERED IN GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON, GLASGOW. FOUNDERED IN NNW FORCE 4. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.458 N,5 36.18 W.

How deep is the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 99.19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.458 N,5 36.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1902.

When was the wreck of the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1902.

What country did the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HIBERNIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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