Minerva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minerva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.6 N,4 31.571 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.460000
  • Longitude: -4.526183
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.8 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 58.5
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 5
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1854
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H4472/81 21.10.82 H4472/81 21.10.82 WK LOCATED IN 532735N, 043130W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN FOR HI 3A). BR STD. H4472/81 8.3.83 H4472/81 8.3.83 EXAM'D 15.9.82 IN 532735N, 043130W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 020/200DEGS WITH HIGHEST POINT AT SW END. (HMS FOX, HI 3A). NFA. HH100/351/06 28.1.93 HH100/351/06 28.1.93 DIVED ON. WK OF A PADDLE STEAMER, POSSIBLY THE ROBERT BRUCE. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH BOW NNE. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (K HURLEY, 13.1.93). 21.4.95 21.4.95 CONFIRMED AS 'MINERVA', IDENTIFIED BY BELL. LIES WITH BOWS N. HIGH POINT IS CENTRE SECTION AND CONSISTS OF CRANKS AND BOILERS. (K HURLEY, TELECON). HH090/705/01 3.10.96 HH090/705/01 3.10.96 EXAM'D 21.7.96 IN 532735.9N, 043133.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.9, FOUL 33.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 705). AMEND SW 33MTRS. BR STD. 10.3.14 10.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.14 IN 5327.600N, 0431.571W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.60 IN GEN DEPTH 41.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.90MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HT 7.97MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). MINOR SCOUR AT BOW. STERN COVERED. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1854 BY T VERNON & SONS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO. 2 CYLINDER BEAM ENGINE OF 400 NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. MACHINERY BY BURY & CO. PASSAGE CORK FOR LIVERPOOL. STRUCK ROCKS OFF THE SKERRIES IN FOG.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS N, STERN COVERED, MINOR SCOUR AT BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.6 N,4 31.571 W
Minerva on Wreck Map Minerva Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MINERVA wreck located?

The MINERVA wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.6 N,4 31.571 W.

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

The MINERVA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.6 N,4 31.571 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINERVA?

The seabed around the MINERVA lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the MINERVA sink?

The MINERVA sank on Aug 29, 1854.

When was the wreck of the MINERVA discovered?

The wreck of the MINERVA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MINERVA belong to?

The MINERVA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINERVA?

The MINERVA had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA?

The MINERVA is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks