Liberta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Liberta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.552 N,3 47.154 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.209200
  • Longitude: -3.785900
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIBERTA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 114.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4073
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Surveying Details

H1286/75 24.7.75 BOILER OF SS 'LIBERTA' LOCATED IN 501231N, 034705W. (B FIELDS, 26.6.75). H1288/75 4.11.75 CONFIRM WRECKAGE LIES IN 501231N, 034705W, AS SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH ON P63 DEVON SHIPWRECKS. DIVED 17.9.75. THREE BOILERS AND A GREAT DEAL OF WRECKAGE FOUND, INDICATING MORE THAN ONE WRECK ON SITE. DIVING DIFFICULT - NEEDS VERY CAREFUL EXAMINATION TO SORT OUT HOW MANY WRECKS ARE ON THE MEWSTONES. (R FIELDS, 29.9.75). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1941/79 2.9.81 NOTHING FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SOUNDING. NOT CLOSELY EXAM'D. (HMS FOX, HI 54B/79). HH090/596/01 16.12.93 NOTHING FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING BY SMB. POSN NOT EXAM'D CLOSELY. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). 16.8.11 UNABLE TO ACCESS POSN. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY PARODI & CORRADO, RAN AGROUND AT BOLT HEAD DURING FOG WHILST ON PASSAGE LA SPEZIA TO ROTTERDAM. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LIBERTA wreck located?

The LIBERTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.552 N,3 47.154 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIBERTA?

The seabed around the LIBERTA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the LIBERTA sink?

The LIBERTA sank on Feb 15, 1926.

When was the wreck of the LIBERTA discovered?

The wreck of the LIBERTA was discovered in 1926.

What country did the LIBERTA belong to?

The LIBERTA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the LIBERTA carrying?

The LIBERTA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LIBERTA?

The LIBERTA had a tonnage of 4073 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIBERTA?

The LIBERTA is classified as a steam ship.

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