Vesper (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vesper (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.095 N,5 55.769 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.268250
  • Longitude: -5.929483
Wreck Depth 5.803 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESPER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 54.8
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 145
Tonnage 620
Tonnage Type net
Cargo coal,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1876
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1876
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/04 18.4.91 BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED SLIGHTLY N OF THE WK OF THE BOLIVAR. (I TUNSTEAD, 3.3.91). POSN 531630N, 055524W [OSI] FOR FILING ONLY. 11.3.11 LOCATED IN 5316.0949N, 0555.7686W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.70MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. (GSI DUBLIN BAY SURVEY 2011, POST SDC REPROCESSING). NO SCOUR. INTACT, WELL BURIED WITH BOWS ?NW. HIGH POINTS MIDSHIPS AND STERN. POSSIBLY VESPER. INS AS WK 5.7MTRS BR STD. 10.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.68 IN GEN DEPTH 8.7MTRS. LENGTH 54.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 6.6MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 4.3.16 WK 5.803MTRS IN 5316.095N, 0555.769W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, KRY10_01). AMEND TO DW 5.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1867. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUNTLEY BERNE & CO, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TWO CYLINDER SIMPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR DUNKIRK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, SII). WENT AGROUND ON KISH BANK, BROKEN IN TWO AND TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS DAILY INDEX).

General Comments

WELL BURIED, ?BOWS NW, HIGH POINTS MIDSHIPS & STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.095 N,5 55.769 W
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FAQ

Where is the VESPER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.095 N,5 55.769 W.

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

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 5.803 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.095 N,5 55.769 W.

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

The seabed around the VESPER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the VESPER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 13, 1876.

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

The wreck of the VESPER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1876.

What country did the VESPER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VESPER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the VESPER (POSSIBLY)?

The VESPER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 620 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESPER (POSSIBLY)?

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

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