Hispania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hispania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 34.923 N,5 59.208 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.582050
  • Longitude: -5.986800
Wreck Depth 2.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HISPANIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 81.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 159
Tonnage 1337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,general and mixed goods,rubber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1954
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers R CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)R.10S CLOSE NE
Surveying Details H8189/54 5.4.55 DW APPROX 117DEG, 3.1C FROM RUDH'A GHLAISICH BN [563426N, 055905W APPROX]. (HM COASTGUARD, CAMPBELTOWN). - NM 642/55. H8189/54 6.12.57 TWO BOAT WIRE SWEEP IN 563447N, 055913W BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. CLEAR AT 3FMS, FOULED AT 3FMS 2FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 3FMS 2FT. (DALRYMPLE SWEEP REPORT DTD 31.7.57). - NM 2936/57. H8189/54 24.8.73 FOUND DURING SURVEY BY DIVER AND E/S. FIXED BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. NOTHING FOUND IN DALRYMPLE'S POSN 563447N, 055913W IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LYING SE/NW, BOWS SE. ALMOST INTACT LEANING OVER 15DEG TO W. 3.08MTRS CLEARANCE [REDUCED] MEASURED FROM HIGHEST POINT TOP OF MAINMAST. (NP 5640, HN). - NM 1744/73. H1270/73 11.9.73 TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, 090DEG, 0.7C FROM WK. (NLB NM 10/73 & HMS NUBIAN HN). NCA. H8189/54 15.10.73 CONFIRMS REPORT OF NP 5640. POSN 563457N, 055909W. RESTS ON LEDGE IN 120FT WITH BOWS INSHORE AND STERN OVERHANGING LEDGE. PROPELLOR ALREADY SALVAGED WITH PART OF CARGO OF NYLON FISHING NET ROPE. NOTHING FOUND IN 563446N, 055914W. (RAF CONINGSBY SUB-AQUA EXPEDITION SEP '73). NCA. H5249/73 14.1.74 POSN 563457N, 055909W FIXED BY HSA. INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 3.38MTRS ON EDGE OF ROCKY LEDGE 24MTRS DEEP. DIVERS FROM RAF SUB-AQUA EXPEDITION. (NAVAL BOAT PARTY NP 5640(M), HI 46/73). BR STD. H5249/73 13.6.74 CONFIRM G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, 090DEG, 0.7C FROM WK. (HMS HECLA, HN). - NM 1209/74. H2894/72 13.6.77 BUOY NOW R CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)R.10S CLOSE NE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 22.7.80 REPD LYING ALMOST UPRIGHT, IN GOOD CONDITION AND SAFE FOR DIVERS TO ENTER ALL PARTS. (SCOTTISH DIVER MAY/JUNE 1980). 2.4.82 DESCRIBED AS UPRIGHT, VERY INTACT, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO CHANNEL, BOWS INSHORE. STANDS 12-14MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTHS 22-30MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL II). 4.8.98 LIES IN 30MTRS, VERY COLOURFUL BEING ENCRUSTED WITH ORANGE AND WHITE PLUMROSE ANEMONES. PHOTO. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '98). 26.4.99 ROOVES OF ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS AND BRIDGE ROTTED AWAY ALLOWING ACCESS TO CABINS. SPARE STEEL PROPELLER ATTACHED TO STERN ACCOMMODATION. STARBOARD ANCHOR LIES ON SEABED. PHOTOS AND DIAGRAMS. (DIVER MAGAZINE APR '99) 4.8.08 [EUT] POSN: 5634.939N, 0559.213W. NE 2394. 13.2.12 EXAM'D 29.10.11 IN 5634.923N, 0559.208W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.55 IN GEN DEPTH 14.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 12MTRS. (SIC). MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, LISTING TO PORT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). RETAIN WK 2.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVENSKA LLOYD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR VARBERG. STRUCK SGEIR MORE REEF & SANK IN SOUND OF MULL, OFF COAST OF MORREN. THE MASTER, WHO REFUSED TO LEAVE HIS SHIP, WAS LOST, 21 CREW SAFE. STEEL CARGO WAS SALVAGED DURING 1950'S. (DODS, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, SHIPWRECKS OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, SIBI & DIVE SCOTLAND'S GREATEST WRECKS). CARGO CONSISTED OF SHEET METAL, ASBESTOS, RUBBER & FISHING LINE. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL '99).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the HISPANIA wreck located?

The HISPANIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 34.923 N,5 59.208 W.

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

The HISPANIA lies at a depth of about 2.7 meters and is located at coordinates 56 34.923 N,5 59.208 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HISPANIA?

The seabed around the HISPANIA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HISPANIA sink?

The HISPANIA sank on Dec 18, 1954.

When was the wreck of the HISPANIA discovered?

The wreck of the HISPANIA was discovered in 1954.

What country did the HISPANIA belong to?

The HISPANIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HISPANIA carrying?

The HISPANIA was carrying construction materials,general and mixed goods,rubber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HISPANIA?

The HISPANIA had a tonnage of 1337 tons.

What type of wreck is the HISPANIA?

The HISPANIA is classified as a steam ship.

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