Samaria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.841683
  • Longitude: -6.115683
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMARIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 12.5 m
Width 4.7 m
Sonar Length 13.5
Sonar Width 4.5
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 80
Tonnage 35
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

HH286/470/03 27.6.00 SANK IN 5350.48N, 0606.09W [OSI]. (MRCC DUBLIN, TLX DTD 23.6.00). INS AS DW. - NM 2971/00. HH286/470/03 2.10.01 VESSEL WAS OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH LENGTH 12.5MTRS. NOT LOCATED WITHIN MULTIBEAM BOX SEARCH OF 8 CABLES SQUARE CENTRED ON SINKING POSN. (COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS, EMAIL DTD 2.10.01). AMENDED DEAD. - NM 4342/01. 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5350.501N, 0606.941W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 13.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 080/260 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. IN SCOUR HOLE. INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2007/000039415 29.5.07 INS BY NM. - NM 2900/07. SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 26.97MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 23.91 IN GEN DEPTH 26.9MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST). AMEND WK 23.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MFV GOLDEN BELLS. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, IN SCOUR HOLE

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FAQ

Where is the SAMARIA wreck located?

The SAMARIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W.

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

The SAMARIA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.501 N,6 6.941 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMARIA?

The seabed around the SAMARIA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SAMARIA sink?

The SAMARIA sank on Jun 23, 2000.

When was the wreck of the SAMARIA discovered?

The wreck of the SAMARIA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the SAMARIA belong to?

The SAMARIA belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the SAMARIA?

The SAMARIA had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMARIA?

The SAMARIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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