Ice Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ice prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.988 N,2 2.178 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.166467
  • Longitude: -2.036300
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ICE PRINCE
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 131.6 m
Width 19.4 m
Draught 7.4
Orientation 85
Tonnage 6467
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 2008
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2008

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000004837 5.1.08 SANK STERN FIRST IN 5009.98N, 0202.10W [WGD] AT 150045Z. DECK CARGO OF TIMBER (BELIEVED TO BE 4108 CU MTRS) NOW ADRIFT IN VICINITY. (PORTLAND CG, EMAIL DTD 15.1.08). NCA. 17.1.08 COVERED BY WZ 111 AND TH GUARD VESSEL WITH RACON CLOSE NE. FURTHER ACTION WHEN WEATHER IMPROVES. (RNW). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2008/000007435 24.1.08 EXAM'D IN 5009.9876N, 0202.1776W [WGD]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 34MTRS, NO FOULS OBTAINED. GUARD SHIP NOW LEFT AREA. (TH, EMAIL DTD 22.1.08). INS AS SW 34MTRS. - NM 939/08. SEP 2008/000019276 26.2.08 EXAM'D 9.2.08 IN 5009.975N, 0202.167W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 57-58MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH SCOUR HOLE OR POSSIBLY AN IMPACT CRATER AT THE AFTER END. LIES ON VERY FLAT AREA OF THE SEABED. SIGNIFICANT OIL RISING FROM THE WRECK, VISIBLE ON THE SURFACE OVER A LARGE AREA. MOST OF THE TIMBER HAS WASHED ASHORE BUT A FEW LENGTHS WERE VISIBLE FLOATING IN THE VICINITY, POSSIBLY DISLODGED BY THE INCREASED TIDAL FLOW AT SPRINGS. (THV ALERT, REPORT DTD 9.2.08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SEA ENTERPRISE II '02, EX-SEA ENTERPRISE '97, EX-FOREST TRADER '96, EX-KAPITAN PRIMAK '96. BUILT IN 1990 BY MALTA SHIPBUILDING CO, MARSA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VOLCANO CARRIERS CO SA, PIREAUS. ONE 7 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 6376BHP FOR 14.3 KNOTS. PASSAGE FOR EGYPT. SUFFERED CARGO SHIFT AND LOSS OF DECK CARGO IN VERY HEAVY WEATHER. TOOK HEAVY LIST, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. NO LIVES LOST. (LR & LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS E, ?SCOUR HOLD AT STERN

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FAQ

Where is the ICE PRINCE wreck located?

The ICE PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.988 N,2 2.178 W.

How deep is the ICE PRINCE and where exactly is it located?

The ICE PRINCE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.988 N,2 2.178 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ICE PRINCE?

The seabed around the ICE PRINCE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ICE PRINCE sink?

The ICE PRINCE sank on Jan 15, 2008.

When was the wreck of the ICE PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the ICE PRINCE was discovered in 2008.

What country did the ICE PRINCE belong to?

The ICE PRINCE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ICE PRINCE carrying?

The ICE PRINCE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ICE PRINCE?

The ICE PRINCE had a tonnage of 6467 tons.

What type of wreck is the ICE PRINCE?

The ICE PRINCE is classified as a carrier.

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