St Ibar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St ibar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.451 N,5 50.717 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.574183
  • Longitude: -5.845283
Wreck Depth 57.698 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST IBAR
Type trawler
Flag IE
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 15.2
Sonar Width 6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1973
Debris Field 0015.0,000
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H1270/77 26.10.77 REPD IN 533423N, 055037W BY DROGHEDA SUB AQUA CLUB. WK IS SCATTERED AS VARIOUS TRAWLERS HAVE FOULED IT WITH THEIR NETS. (A SHARKEY, 12.10.77). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H4466/81 16.11.83 LOCATED IN 533426N, 055038W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 55MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN 3.11.83). BR STD. H4466/81 29.2.84 EXAM'D 1.11.83 IN 533426N, 055038W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, BEAM 4MTRS. SMALL, MAINLY INTACT, WITH SEPARATE WRECKAGE WITHIN 15MTRS TO N OF WK, ORIENTATED N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5434.447N, 0550.699W. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5334.440N, 0550.700W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.92 IN GEN DEPTH 58.6MTRS. LENGTH 15.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 25.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 57.698MTRS IN 5334.451N, 0550.717W [WGD]. (CHARISE MCKEON, GSI, CV10-01, CELTIC VOYAGER). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK 6 MILES FROM SKERRIES HARBOUR IN HEAVY WEATHER BEFORE A DISTRESS SIGNAL COULD BE SENT. FIVE MEN LOST, ONE RECOVERED.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ST IBAR wreck located?

The ST IBAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.451 N,5 50.717 W.

How deep is the ST IBAR and where exactly is it located?

The ST IBAR lies at a depth of about 57.698 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.451 N,5 50.717 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST IBAR?

The seabed around the ST IBAR lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the ST IBAR sink?

The ST IBAR sank on Oct 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ST IBAR discovered?

The wreck of the ST IBAR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ST IBAR belong to?

The ST IBAR belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the ST IBAR?

The ST IBAR is classified as a trawler.

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