Haileybury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haileybury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.172 N,5 16.005 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.919533
  • Longitude: -5.266750
Wreck Depth 33.18 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAILEYBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 115.1
Sonar Width 29.7
Shadow Height 10.32
Orientation 71
Tonnage 2888
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Debris Field 10MTRS, TOWARDS 158DEGS
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

M9975 1918 SANK HALF WAY BETWEEN CORSEWALL PT AND BLACK HEAD. (CHIEF OFFICER). M06940 25.2.18 SANK 7M WNW [MAG] FROM PORTPATRICK. (COMMODORE, LARNE). [NO DATE] SANK 15M SE BY E 3/4 E FROM THE MAIDENS. (SOURCE UNKNOWN, 1918). H0109/45 ?.7.45 WK IN 545500N, 051530W. LENGTH 90FT, HEIGHT 24FT. (W APPRS CARD INDEX). H3671/72 12.9.72 EXAM'D 13.7.72 IN 545510N, 051557W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. DCS3 HT AGREES. LENGTH APPARENTLY 340FT. LIES 080/260 DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 18FMS. BR STD. 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. NC 2199. H5982/82 16.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 545457N, 051532W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 16, [1982]. H1311/88/62 9.1.89 DIVED ON 19.6.88 & 23.7.88. IDENTIFIED AS THE HAILEYBURY FROM MAKER'S PLATE WHICH GIVES SHIP'S NO. HULL SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT AND COAL SIGHTED. (G JONES). SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 EXAM'D 22.01.17; IN 5455.172N, 0516.005W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 115.1MTRS, WIDTH 29.7MTRS, HEIGHT 10.32MTRS, ORIENTATION 071/251 DEGS. (MMT, HI1508). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY W PICKERSGILL & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM THOMAS & SONS, SWANSEA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 282 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR NANTES. SUNK BY U-91, POSSIBLY BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. 2 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

HULL GENERALLY INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 55.172 N,5 16.005 W
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FAQ

Where is the HAILEYBURY wreck located?

The HAILEYBURY wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.172 N,5 16.005 W.

How deep is the HAILEYBURY and where exactly is it located?

The HAILEYBURY lies at a depth of about 33.18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.172 N,5 16.005 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAILEYBURY?

The seabed around the HAILEYBURY lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HAILEYBURY sink?

The HAILEYBURY sank on Feb 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HAILEYBURY discovered?

The wreck of the HAILEYBURY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HAILEYBURY belong to?

The HAILEYBURY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAILEYBURY carrying?

The HAILEYBURY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HAILEYBURY?

The HAILEYBURY had a tonnage of 2888 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAILEYBURY?

The HAILEYBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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