Hare (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hare (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.027 N,5 42.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.400450
  • Longitude: -5.715517
Wreck Depth 52.13 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 55
Tonnage 774
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,006.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK 6.5MILES E (MAG) OF KISH LTV. (M81207). H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1411. 13.4.79 AMEND TO USCPA 35.0MTRS IN 32100N, 054500W. NE 1468. H1935/80 7.2.83 EXAM'D 17.11.81 IN 532400N, 054253W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 6MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 60MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. WELL ENTRENCHED IN ITS SCOUR. PARTICULARLY GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM N & S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. 4.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5324.027N, 0542.931W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 10.7MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 055/235 DEGS. INTACT AND WELL BURIED IN OWN SCOUR. CONSIDER HT WAS MEASURED FROM BOTTOM OF SCOUR. RETAIN AS WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000142275 9.8.11 LOCATED IN 5324.026N, 0542.931W [WGD]. (GSI SURVEY CV10_01, DRAFT REPORT DTD 5.2010). INTACT, COLLAPSED. LENGTH APPROX 72MTRS. NCA. SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 65.06MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 53.05 IN GEN DEPTH 58.6MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST). AMEND WK 53MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 52.13MTRS IN 5324.027N, 0542.931W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV10_01). AMEND TO NDW 52MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGE LOWEN, MANCHESTER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 218 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR DUBLIN. TORPEDOED BY U-62. 12 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, WELL SETTLED IN ITS OWN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 24.027 N,5 42.931 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.027 N,5 42.931 W.

How deep is the HARE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52.13 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.027 N,5 42.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HARE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the HARE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HARE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HARE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARE (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HARE (PROBABLY)?

The HARE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 774 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARE (PROBABLY)?

The HARE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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