Iberian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Iberian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.487 N,9 38.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.241450
  • Longitude: -9.642333
Water Depth 104 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IBERIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

26.1.71 26.1.71 SUNK 9M S BY W FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL). POSN 511428N, 093800W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F LEYLAND & CO. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 470 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER & LIVERPOOL FOR BOSTON, USA. CAPTURED BY U-28, CREW ABANDONED AND VESSEL TORPEDOED. 7 MEN LOST, 61 RECOVERED. (WW1SL, DODS, SHIPWRECKS OF IRISH COAST, VOL 1 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the IBERIAN wreck located?

The IBERIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.487 N,9 38.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IBERIAN?

The seabed around the IBERIAN lies at approximately 104 meters deep.

When did the IBERIAN sink?

The IBERIAN sank on Jul 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the IBERIAN discovered?

The wreck of the IBERIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the IBERIAN belong to?

The IBERIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IBERIAN carrying?

The IBERIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IBERIAN?

The IBERIAN had a tonnage of 5223 tons.

What type of wreck is the IBERIAN?

The IBERIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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