Samaria Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Samaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.841683
- Longitude: -6.115683
|
| Wreck Depth |
23.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAMARIA |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
IE |
| Length |
12.5 m |
| Width |
4.7 m |
| Sonar Length |
13.5 |
| Sonar Width |
4.5 |
| Shadow Height |
3.1 |
| Orientation |
80 |
| Tonnage |
35 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 23, 2000
|
| Original Detection Year |
2000 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 10, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Samaria is an intact wooden vessel located off the coast of Ireland in the Irish Sea. The wreck site is precisely positioned at coordinates 53 50.501 N, 6 6.941 W. Measuring 13.5 meters in length, 4.5 meters in width, and 3.1 meters in height, the Samaria rests within a scour hole on the seabed. Hydrographic surveys indicate the vessel remains intact with no debris scattered in the vicinity, lying on an orientation of 080/260 degrees. The current charted least depth for the Samaria is 23.91 meters, situated within a general surrounding water depth of 26.9 meters. Official records confirm the wreck status as non-dangerous to navigation at its current depth.
Surveying Details
HH286/470/03 27.6.00 SANK IN 5350.48N, 0606.09W [OSI]. (MRCC DUBLIN, TLX DTD 23.6.00). INS AS DW. - NM 2971/00. HH286/470/03 2.10.01 VESSEL WAS OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH LENGTH 12.5MTRS. NOT LOCATED WITHIN MULTIBEAM BOX SEARCH OF 8 CABLES SQUARE CENTRED ON SINKING POSN. (COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS, EMAIL DTD 2.10.01). AMENDED DEAD. - NM 4342/01. 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5350.501N, 0606.941W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 13.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 080/260 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. IN SCOUR HOLE. INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2007/000039415 29.5.07 INS BY NM. - NM 2900/07. SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 26.97MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 23.91 IN GEN DEPTH 26.9MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST). AMEND WK 23.5MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MFV GOLDEN BELLS. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W
Samaria on Wreck Map
Samaria Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SAMARIA wreck located?
The SAMARIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W.
How deep is the SAMARIA and where exactly is it located?
The SAMARIA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SAMARIA?
The seabed around the SAMARIA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the SAMARIA sink?
The SAMARIA sank on Jun 23, 2000.
When was the wreck of the SAMARIA discovered?
The wreck of the SAMARIA was discovered in 2000.
What country did the SAMARIA belong to?
The SAMARIA belonged to IE.
What was the tonnage of the SAMARIA?
The SAMARIA had a tonnage of 35 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAMARIA?
The SAMARIA is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, IN SCOUR HOLE