Hopeful (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hopeful (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.23 N,5 47.339 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.070500
  • Longitude: -5.788983
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 5.8
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1215
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1903
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.4.45 SONAR CONTACT, CLASSIFIED ROCK, IN 500406N, 054700W. LOCATED 26.4.45. (AUBD 301/266 - ESCORT GROUP 20). H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 WK LOCATED 30.9.77 IN 500413N, 054718W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.2 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEG APPROX. EXAMINED IN UNSUITABLE CONDITIONS. THOUGHT TO BE BROKEN UP. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD. 7.12.87 7.12.87 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, M1097/1). NCA. 12.12.11 12.12.11 LOCATED 12.10.09 IN 5004.230N, 0547.339W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.91 IN GEN DEPTH 57.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP. LENGTH 49.0MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HT 3.69MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). RETAIN WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELGIAN PRINCE, EX-LADY AILSA. BUILT IN 1888 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F H POWELL & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & SONS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS RALOO OF BELFAST. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.23 N,5 47.339 W.

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

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.23 N,5 47.339 W.

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

The seabed around the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1903.

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

The wreck of the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1903.

What country did the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY)?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1215 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY)?

The HOPEFUL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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