Hibernia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hibernia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.014 N,1 13.132 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.616900
  • Longitude: 1.218867
Wreck Depth 15.7 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIBERNIA
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1927
Scour Dimensions 0400.0,,005.3,260
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1039/27 15.2.27 H1039/27 15.2.27 INS DW (1927) WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GP FL G. (NORTH FORELAND TOWN, 14.12.27). - NM ACTION. H3560/27 31.5.27 H3560/27 31.5.27 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 55FT. A MOTOR SCHOONER. (TH 30.5.27). AMEND TO WK 55FT (1927). DELETE BUOY. H8037/34 17.8.55 H8037/34 17.8.55 EXAM'D IN 513659N, 011313E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 52FT, FOUL 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT IN GEN DEPTH 59FT. SEABED SAND. SCOUR 63FT. (ECES, 16.8.55). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. NE 1975. H3560/27 5.12.61 H3560/27 & H5717/61 5.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 53FT, FOUL AT 55FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 59FT. SCOUR 64FT. (HMS ECHO, 12.10.61). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 5FT. NC 1975. H2813/60 3.5.66 H2813/60 3.5.66 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN CORRECT POSITION, BUT NOTHING ON E/S TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 23.9.65). 12.6.69 12.6.69 AMEND TO 8FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 1975. H3161/69 14.8.73 H3161/69 14.8.73 EXAM'D IN 513658N, 011315E USING HIFIX/3. SWEPT CLEAR 52FT, FOUL 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.5FT. SCOUR DEPTH 60FT. VERY SMALL SCOUR TO WEST AND SOUTH OF WRECK. (PLA SWEEPING REPORT DTD 5.7.73). AMEND TO SW 15.8MTRS. BR STD. H3921/73 25.1.78 H3921/73 25.1.78 SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.9MTRS, FOUL 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 18.3MTRS. SMALL IN AREA WITH SCOUR TO SW. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 16.12.77). BR STD. 27.8.87 27.8.87 SHOWN IN 513659.5N, 011313E [OGB] ON PLA 215/3, DTD 1985-86. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 6.3.07 6.3.07 EXAM'D 1.4.03 IN 5137.0139N, 0113.1323E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.70, FOUL 16.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.77 IN GEN DEPTH 22.2MTRS. SCOUR 5.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 400MTRS TOWARDS 260 DEGS. NOT MUCH WRECKAGE ABOVE THE SEABED. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 7.7.03). LISTED AS CHARTED AS SW 15.7MTRS. (PLA WK LIST REC'D 2.07). AMEND SW 15.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY WESTWOOD BAILLIE & CO, POPLAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ST BALDRED SHIPPING CO. FOUR CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 54HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THORNABY FOR LONDON. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

LITTLE WRECKAGE ABOVE SEABED, SCOUR TO S AND W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.014 N,1 13.132 E
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FAQ

Where is the HIBERNIA wreck located?

The HIBERNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.014 N,1 13.132 E.

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

The HIBERNIA lies at a depth of about 15.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.014 N,1 13.132 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIBERNIA?

The seabed around the HIBERNIA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HIBERNIA sink?

The HIBERNIA sank on Mar 28, 1927.

When was the wreck of the HIBERNIA discovered?

The wreck of the HIBERNIA was discovered in 1927.

What country did the HIBERNIA belong to?

The HIBERNIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIBERNIA carrying?

The HIBERNIA was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the HIBERNIA?

The HIBERNIA had a tonnage of 260 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIBERNIA?

The HIBERNIA is classified as a schooner.

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