Hildegard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hildegard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.263 N,3 28.114 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.021050
  • Longitude: -3.468567
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 68
Tonnage 622
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2007

Surveying Details

19.7.17 19.7.17 SUNK IN 500200N, 032800W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, A P REPORT, DOCKET M09152). H2537/28 H2537/28 NCA. 6.3.73 6.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS IN 500130N, 032730W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2519. H1310/85/17 11.6.85 H1310/85/17 & H1270/84 11.6.85 WK IN 500124N, 032806W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, CHART LOANED, 6.6.85). CHART AS USC 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. HH090/912/01 8.2.01 HH090/912/01 8.2.01 EXAM'D 3.7.00 IN 5001.263N, 0328.114W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.7 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 068/248 DEGS WITH BOWS 068 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. BROKEN WK. ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 912). WK INTACT. DEBRIS CLOSE SE. AMEND TO WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR ST THOMAS. IN BALLAST.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS 068 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.263 N,3 28.114 W.

How deep is the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.263 N,3 28.114 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 622 tons.

What type of wreck is the HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The HILDEGARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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