Bidart Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bidart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.186 N,3 37.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.236433
  • Longitude: -3.629517
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIDART
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1737
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Surveying Details

13.11.19 13.11.19 SUNK 33DEGS E [T] 9.33C FROM START POINT IN APPROX 501409N, 033742W. (TH). H8240/20 18.11.20 H8240/20 18.11.20 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 22FT LWST. (TH, 17.11.20). CHART AS WK 3.75FMS. BR STD. H3730/21 H3730/21 SOUNDINGS TAKEN OFF SKERRIES BANK SHOW 30FT. (HMS BEAUFORT, SURVEY [C8411] MAY 1921). AMEND TO WK 5FMS. BR STD. H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 AMEND TO FOUL. (HMS SEAGULL, SURVEY [E8881]). BR STD. H5169/51 28.3.52 H5169/51 NO TRACE FOUND OF WRECKS [SEE ALSO WK 18089] AS DEPTHS TAKEN IN THE AREA WERE SHOALER THAN THE CHARTED DEPTH OF THE WRECKS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WAS NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (HMS SCOTT, 28.3.52). NCA. 18.4.13 18.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1374). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

ON A VOYAGE FROM NEWPORT TO AN UNKNOWN DESTINATION SANK ON THE SKERRIES AFTER A COLLISION WITH THE SS WEXFORD COAST.

General Comments

See Also: 18089

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FAQ

Where is the BIDART wreck located?

The BIDART wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.186 N,3 37.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIDART?

The seabed around the BIDART lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BIDART sink?

The BIDART sank on Aug 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BIDART discovered?

The wreck of the BIDART was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BIDART belong to?

The BIDART belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BIDART carrying?

The BIDART was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BIDART?

The BIDART had a tonnage of 1737 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIDART?

The BIDART is classified as a steam ship.

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