Hilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.39 N,2 5.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.673167
  • Longitude: -2.097167
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HILDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 848
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1905
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 23.9.77 ST IN 484027N, 020545W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). NCA. 8.2.99 ST PA IN 4840.450N, 0205.750W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999, NO.14582011). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 24.9.03 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7130 [INT 1754] [3RD EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2700.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1882 BY AITKIN & MANSEL, WAS WAITING OFFSHORE FOR SNOW STORMS AND GALES TO EASE SO THAT IT COULD PROCEED TO ST MALO. THE VESSEL MUST HAVE HEADED SHOREWARDS BECAUSE SHE STRUCK ON REEF, LES COURTIS, AND BROKE IN TWO AS THE LIFE RAFTS WERE LOWERED. ONLY 6 OF THE 131 PASSENGERS SURVIVED AND CREW BY CLIMBING THE MASTS THAT REMAINED ABOVE THE ICY WATER. AT LOW TIDE THE VESSEL WAS EXAMINED, PHOTOGRAPHS REVEALED THAT THE ENTIRE BOTTOM HAD BEEN TORN AWAY FORWARD OF THE ENGINE ROOM. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO ST MALO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & WESTERN RAILWAY CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HILDA wreck located?

The HILDA wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.39 N,2 5.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HILDA?

The seabed around the HILDA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HILDA sink?

The HILDA sank on Nov 19, 1905.

When was the wreck of the HILDA discovered?

The wreck of the HILDA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HILDA belong to?

The HILDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HILDA?

The HILDA had a tonnage of 848 tons.

What type of wreck is the HILDA?

The HILDA is classified as a steam ship.

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