Hibernia (Fv) Wreck

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Hibernia (fv) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.459 N,5 36.170 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.124320
  • Longitude: -5.602830
Name HIBERNIA (FV)
Type trawler
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1902
Original Source Brady 2008, 503; GSI Wreck Data; Larn & Larn 2002; Lloyd's List 20, 204, 16th June 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 206, 18th June 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 208, Friday, 20th June 1902; Lloyd's List 20, 225, Thursday, 10th July 1902; PP 1903, LXIII, 112; UKHO Wreck Data 1996.
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Wreck No: W02832, Place of Loss: Dublin, Kish Light Vessel, c.10 miles SE. 53 07 27.54N, 05 36 10.14W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_266; UKHO, Description: UKHO wreck no. 009100179. Chart symbol wk98m. 48 ton, 11 year old iron steam trawler of Grimbsy. Classed A1 by Lloyd’s. Built by Mackie & Thompson, Glasgow. Owned by Mather & Co. Ltd, Dublin, master was S. Smith, Dublin. Fishing in ballast out of Dublin. 9 crew aboard. Foundered in NNW force 4. Crew took to lifeboat, picked up by Royal mail steamer Leinster. Wreck surveyed in 1983 possibly that of the Hibernia. Wreck orientated on WNW/ESE on the seabed in a general depth of 103m. GSI Wreck No. 266.

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Where is the HIBERNIA (FV) wreck located?

The HIBERNIA (FV) wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.459 N,5 36.170 W.

When did the HIBERNIA (FV) sink?

The HIBERNIA (FV) sank on Jun 15, 1902.

What type of wreck is the HIBERNIA (FV)?

The HIBERNIA (FV) is classified as a trawler.

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