Hibernian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hibernian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 57.128 N,4 0.508 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.952133
  • Longitude: -4.008467
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIBERNIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 10
Tonnage 334
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1894
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 1999

Surveying Details

SANK 20 MILES OFF DOUGLAS. (LLOYDS). H3944/88 7.2.91 WK EXAM'D 22.11.90 IN 535707N, 040026W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER AND HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEG, ON ITS SIDE WITH ASSOCIATED AREA OF DEBRIS NEARBY. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). INS AS WK 34MTRS. - NM 551/91. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 SHIP'S WHEEL RECENTLY RECOVERED FROM THIS WK BEARING NAME OF BUILDER OF SS HIBERNIAN - H MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. WK IS WELL BROKEN AND CONSISTS MAINLY OF BOILER AND ENGINE. LITTLE IRON PLATING REMAINS AND A LARGE PART OF THE WK IS BURIED IN SEABED. LARGE AMOUNTS OF COAL FOUND. (A CORKILL, 3.9.93). HH100/351/11 19.6.96 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. BOWS VERY BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. STERN VERY BROKEN UP ALSO. CENTRAL BOILER GIVES THE HIGHEST POINT OF WK. AN OLD STEAMSHIP BUT NO IDENTIFICATION COULD BE FOUND. (K HURLEY). HH100/351/19 24.9.02 POSN BY GPS: 5357.126N, 0400.508W [WGD]. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 19.9.02). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY H MURRAY & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAVID MACBRAYNE. COMPOUND ENGINES BY KEMP & HUME, GLASGOW OF 47NHP. 204 NET TONS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH PADDLE SS PRINCE OF WALES WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO GLASGOW. OF CREW OF 10, 2 WERE LOST. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HIBERNIAN wreck located?

The HIBERNIAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.128 N,4 0.508 W.

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

The HIBERNIAN lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 57.128 N,4 0.508 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIBERNIAN?

The seabed around the HIBERNIAN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HIBERNIAN sink?

The HIBERNIAN sank on Aug 12, 1894.

When was the wreck of the HIBERNIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HIBERNIAN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the HIBERNIAN belong to?

The HIBERNIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIBERNIAN carrying?

The HIBERNIAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HIBERNIAN?

The HIBERNIAN had a tonnage of 334 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIBERNIAN?

The HIBERNIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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