Hms Princess Irene Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms princess irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.796 N,0 41.629 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.429933
  • Longitude: 0.693817
Wreck Depth 8.67 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PRINCESS IRENE
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 120.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 5934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Markers 'Z1' ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR, FL(2)10S, CLOSE S
Surveying Details H3211/17 WRECKAGE WITH LEAST DEPTH 22FT. BUOYED FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION. - NM 2166(T)/26. THE OBSTRUCTION NO LONGER EXISTS. - NM 24/27. H4339/62 1.11.62 REMAINS OF HMS PRINCESS IRENE FOUND OFF NO 6 JETTY, KENT OIL REFINERY. HANDED OVER TO ADMIRALTY. DISPERSAL WORKS IN PROGRESS 800FT S OF NO 6 JETTY, BP REFINERY (KENT) LTD. (MEDWAY CONSERVANCY BOARD LTR DTD 5.10.62). H4339/62 5.12.62 EXAM'D IN 512547N, 004142E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23FT, FOUL AT 24FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30FT. THIS IS SHOALEST POSN IN AN APPROXIMATELY CIRCULAR FOUL AREA OF ABOUT 500FT DIAMETER. (HMS ECHO, 24.10.62). INS AS OSW 3FMS 5FT MARKED BY G SPHERICAL BUOY, INT QKF LGW. - NMS 2398 & 2584/62. H4339/62 9.5.63 SWEPT CLEAR AT 21FT, FOUL AT 22FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE & HMS ECHO, 26.4.63). H4339/62 21.7.64 CLEAR AT 27FT, FOUL AT 27.5FT. (MEDWAY CONSERVANCY BOARD). AMEND TO OSW 4FMS 3FT. - NM 1400/64 H4339/62 19.1.65 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 30FT. (MEDWAY CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 28/64). AMEND TO OSW 5FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 2441/64. 25.5.68 AMEND TO OSW 4FMS 5FT [LAT]. NE 1185. 24.4.72 AMEND TO OSW 8.8MTRS (ENCLOSED BY FA). NC 1834. HH248/350/01 23.5.90 OBSTN REMOVED IN 512548N, 004133E. (M.P.A. NM 11/90). PRESUMED TO BE PART OF THIS WRECK, NCA. HH248/410/01 21.7.90 'Z1' ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2)10S LAID IN 512545N, 004143E [OGB]. (MPA NM 15/90). - NM 1954/90. 1.9.05 REMAINS OF WRECK MAY HAVE TO BE MOVED. PILOTS ARE CONCERNED THAT NEW, LARGE CONTAINER VESSELS USING THAMESPORT MAY HIT THE WK AND BE HOLED. (MOTOR BOAT MONTHLY SEP'05 EDN) SEP2018/000056550 19.4.18 LOCATED IN 5125.796N,0041.629E [WGD]. NFS. (MEDWAY PORTS AUTHORITY SURVEY, DTD 21.1.18]. AMEND TO OBSTRN 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

20.1.15 BUILT IN 1914 BY W DENNEY & BROS FOR THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. HIRED FROM 20.1.15 BY THE ADMIRALTY AS A MINELAYER. TURBINE ENGINES OF 15000SHP FOR 22.5KNOTS. TWO X 4 INCH GUNS, TWO X 3 INCH GUNS. 400 MINES. BLEW UP WHILE LYING IN SHEENESS HARBOUR UNDERGOING REPAIRS. 78 DOCKYARD STAFF AND 53 SHIPS STAFF ON BOARD. ONLY A FEW MEN ESCAPED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PRINCESS IRENE wreck located?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.796 N,0 41.629 E.

How deep is the HMS PRINCESS IRENE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE lies at a depth of about 8.67 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.796 N,0 41.629 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PRINCESS IRENE?

The seabed around the HMS PRINCESS IRENE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS PRINCESS IRENE sink?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE sank on May 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS PRINCESS IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PRINCESS IRENE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS PRINCESS IRENE belong to?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS PRINCESS IRENE carrying?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PRINCESS IRENE?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE had a tonnage of 5934 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PRINCESS IRENE?

The HMS PRINCESS IRENE is classified as a liner.

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