Quebra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quebra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.82 N,10 32.255 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.097000
  • Longitude: -10.537583
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEBRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4538
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.6.69 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY S WIGNALL. (BOT, WAR RISK & LLOYDS INTELL, TELECON). NCA YET. H1286/71 3.9.71 POSN 520558N, 103210W. WRECK LIES ON A SLOPE IN DEPTHS OF 60-120FT. (K BIALOWAS, NEVADA DIVING & SALVAGE CO LTD, 27.8.71). H1283/78/158 5.5.78 LOCATED 28.6.77 ON N SIDE OF GREAT-BLASKET ISLAND. BACK BEARINGS FROM (A) TOWER (RUIN) 269 DEG (T); (B) HILL SPOT HEIGHT 926 FT 040 DEG (T); (C) HILL SPOT HEIGHT 203FT 229 DEG (T), WHICH GIVES 520548.1N, 103213.5W. LYING ON STEEP SLOPE IN DEPTHS OF 25-33MTRS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE. BOILER, 10MTRS SQUARE, ON W SIDE OF WHICH WERE FOUND SHELLS, BRASS WARHEADS, DETONATORS, OIL STONES, BRASS WIRE AND COGS. ON E SIDE WERE MORE LARGE SHELLS AND ASSORTED PIPES. (R A GOOD, SALE SAC, 2.5.78). NCA. VERY CLOSE INSHORE. H1310/88/26 20.5.88 WK WAS DIVED EXTENSIVELY DURING SUMMERS OF 1986 AND 1987 BY IRISH NAVY. LARGE QUANTITIES OF AMMUNITION WERE DESTROYED FOR SECURITY REASONS. (E BOURKE, 11.4.88). H1310/88 17.8.88 LOCATED IN 520548N, 103214W IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. SHELL HEADS SCATTERED EVERYWHERE. NO INDICATIONS OF LIVE CASES. STRONG CURRENTS EXPERIENCED. (R GOLDEN, 15.7.88). 5.6.89 CARGO MANIFEST STATES 'SHELLS'. THOSE FOUND BY DIVERS ARE EMPTY STEEL PROJECTILES. (T HANLAN, TELECON 5.6.89). HH100/351/04 8.1.91 WK LIES ABEAM TO LOCHAR ROCK ON W SIDE OF GREAT-BLASKET ISLAND IN 18-40MTRS. BOW SECTION IS WELL PRESERVED BUT SUPERSTRUCTURE IS IN POOR CONDITION. (P MCGUINNESS, 4.1.91).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BELIEVED TO HAVE RUN AGROUND, AND LATER TO HAVE SLIPPED BACK SINKING TO THE SW OF BIG BLASKET ISLAND. WAS ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the QUEBRA wreck located?

The QUEBRA wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.82 N,10 32.255 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEBRA?

The seabed around the QUEBRA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the QUEBRA sink?

The QUEBRA sank on Aug 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the QUEBRA discovered?

The wreck of the QUEBRA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the QUEBRA belong to?

The QUEBRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEBRA carrying?

The QUEBRA was carrying armament,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the QUEBRA?

The QUEBRA had a tonnage of 4538 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEBRA?

The QUEBRA is classified as a steam ship.

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