Ibis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ibis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.133 N,3 12.037 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.385550
  • Longitude: 3.200617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IBIS
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 604
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2004

Surveying Details

17.11.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 512311N, 031207E. (LL, 15.11.77). 17.11.75 WK LOCATED BY BELGIAN MINESWEEPER. (LL, 17.11.75). 30.1.76 OPERATIONS COMMENCED TO RAISE SUNKEN VESSEL. (LL, 30.1.76). 7.2.91 UNKNOWN, UNCHARTED RECORD IN 512305N, 031205E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NO.S10 1341). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK AFTER COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH M SAND-SUCKER 'BOWSTREAM'. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the IBIS wreck located?

The IBIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.133 N,3 12.037 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IBIS?

The seabed around the IBIS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the IBIS sink?

The IBIS sank on Nov 13, 1975.

When was the wreck of the IBIS discovered?

The wreck of the IBIS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the IBIS belong to?

The IBIS belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the IBIS?

The IBIS had a tonnage of 604 tons.

What type of wreck is the IBIS?

The IBIS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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