Hildebrand Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hildebrand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
38 41.9 N,9 28.12 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 38.698333
- Longitude: -9.468667
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HILDEBRAND |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
7735 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 25, 1957
|
| Original Detection Year |
1957 |
| Last Detection Year |
2002 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 3, 2002 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Hildebrand is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Portugal near Cabo Raso, in the Atlantic Ocean. Historical hydrographic survey records document the wreck originating from a strand event reported in April and May 1958. Charted positioning has been updated over time, with modern Portuguese charts referencing the wreck at approximate coordinates 38 41.9 N, 9 28.12 W, showing a depth of 3 meters and later classified as a dangerous wreck.
Surveying Details
H5333/57 21.4.58 H5333/57 21.4.58 STRANDED WK LIES 128DEGS, 6300FT FROM C RASO LT. (US NM 1109/58). CHART AS ST IN 384148N, 092810W. - NM 789/58. H5333/57 28.5.58 H5333/57 28.5.58 ST LIES 129.5DEGS, 6600FT FROM C RASO LT. (LISBON NM 8/76/58). AMEND POSN TO 384147N, 092802W. R/S. 14.9.76 14.9.76 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS IN 384147N, 092802W ON PORTUGESE 72. 10.9.82 10.9.82 CHART AS WK 3MTRS IN 384147N, 092802W [EUR]. NC 3263. 29.3.91 29.3.91 NOT SHOWN ON NE 3635. STS. 3.9.02 3.9.02 SHOWN AS DW IN 3841.98N, 0928.03W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE 24203 [1ST EDN JUNE 01] & 24204 [1ST EDN MAY 99]. NCA.
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38 41.9 N,9 28.12 W
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FAQ
Where is the HILDEBRAND wreck located?
The HILDEBRAND wreck is located at coordinates 38 41.9 N,9 28.12 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HILDEBRAND?
The seabed around the HILDEBRAND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the HILDEBRAND sink?
The HILDEBRAND sank on Sep 25, 1957.
When was the wreck of the HILDEBRAND discovered?
The wreck of the HILDEBRAND was discovered in 1957.
What country did the HILDEBRAND belong to?
The HILDEBRAND belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HILDEBRAND?
The HILDEBRAND had a tonnage of 7735 tons.
What type of wreck is the HILDEBRAND?
The HILDEBRAND is classified as a steam ship.