Ievoli Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ievoli sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.178 N,2 24.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.869633
  • Longitude: -2.401283
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IEVOLI SUN
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 114.9 m
Width 17.5 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 4189
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH226/410/05 2.11.00 HH226/410/05 2.11.00 SANK IN 4952.3N, 0223.8W [EUR]. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 259/00). HH226/410/05 2.11.00 HH226/410/05 2.11.00 DANGEROUS WK REPORTED IN 4952.2N, 0224.0W [EUR]. RISK OF EXPLOSION AND TOXIC VAPOUR. 3 MILE BERTH REQUESTED. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 260/00). NCA YET. HH226/410/05 6.11.00 HH226/410/05 6.11.00 WK IN 4952.30N, 0223.80W [EUR]. MARKED BY N CARDINAL LT BUOY, VQ, RACON D, IN 4953.50N, 0224.00W AND W CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, IN 4952.02N, 0225.50W. (TH FAX DTD 4.11.00). WZ ISSUED. NCA YET. HH226/410/05 10.11.00 HH226/410/05 10.11.00 MARKED ADDITIONALY BY N CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q, IN 4953.20N, 0224.00W; E CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, IN 4952.20N, 0222.40W AND S CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL15S IN 4951.20N, 0224.00W. (TH TLX DTD 9.11.00). WZ ISSUED. NCA YET. HH226/410/05 23.11.00 HH226/410/05 23.11.00 MINIMUM DEPTH OVER WK IS 65MTRS. NO ROPES OR OTHER OBSTNS COMING FROM WK. (J MAXWELL, BROOKES BELL SURVEYORS, VIA OCC TH, TLX DTD 21.11.00). NCA. HH226/410/05 13.12.00 HH226/410/05 13.12.00 NDW IN 4952.24N, 0223.99W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 00 47 23). NCA. HH226/410/05 9.1.01 HH226/410/05 9.1.01 EXAM'D 20.12.00 IN 4952.238N, 0223.997W [EUR] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.3 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 31 AND 34MTRS. (TH, WK EXAMINATION DTD 3.1.01). TH CONFIRM BUOYS REMAIN IN PLACE AT FRENCH EXPENSE. HH226/410/05 16.1.01 HH226/410/05 16.1.01 BUOY DETAILS CONFIRMED. W CARD BUOY NOW HAS RACON D. (TH, FAX DTD 10.6.01). INS AS WK 65MTRS WITH BUOYAGE. - NM 686/01. HH226/410/05 23.4.01 HH226/410/05 23.4.01 W CARD BUOY DOES NOT HAVE RACON. PREVIOUS FAX IN ERROR. (TH, TELECON 23.4.01). DELETE RACON D AT W CARD BUOY. - NM 2182/01. 7.6.01 7.6.01 ALL OIL AND CHEMICALS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (LL 5.6.01). NCA. HH226/410/06 26.6.01 HH226/410/06 26.6.01 N CARDINAL LT BUOY WITH RACON TO BE REMOVED ON OR ABOUT 1.7.01. (TH NM 28/01). NCA. HH226/410/06 26.6.01 HH226/410/06 26.6.01 REMAINING FOUR LT BUOYS TO BE REMOVED ON OR ABOUT 1.7.01. (TH NM 35/01). DELETE BUOYS. - NM 3085/01. HH226/410/06 2.8.01 HH226/410/06 2.8.01 DELETE CARDINAL BUOYS. LEAST DEPTH NOW 59MTRS. (FRENCH NM 01 29 13). AMEND DEPTH. - NM 3653/01.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-GENNARO IEVOLI. BUILT IN 1989. COMPLETED SPECIAL SURVEY IN JAN 1999. DOUBLE HULLED CHEMICAL TANKER WITH 18 CARGO TANKS HAVING AN AGGREGATE VOLUME OF 7277 CU METRES. PASSAGE FAWEY FOR BAR, YUGOSLAVIA. CARGO 4000 TONS STYROL, 1000 TONS ALCOHOL ISOPROPILIC, 1000 TONS METHYL ETHYL KETONE. CREW OF 14 HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECOVERED. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN, IN HEAVY WEATHER WITH WINDS FORCE 10 AND 7-8MTR SEAS. POSSIBLE THAT VESSEL'S HULL WAS BREACHED BY A FLOATING CONTAINER.

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FAQ

Where is the IEVOLI SUN wreck located?

The IEVOLI SUN wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.178 N,2 24.077 W.

How deep is the IEVOLI SUN and where exactly is it located?

The IEVOLI SUN lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.178 N,2 24.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IEVOLI SUN?

The seabed around the IEVOLI SUN lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the IEVOLI SUN sink?

The IEVOLI SUN sank on Oct 31, 2000.

When was the wreck of the IEVOLI SUN discovered?

The wreck of the IEVOLI SUN was discovered in 2000.

What country did the IEVOLI SUN belong to?

The IEVOLI SUN belonged to IT.

What cargo was the IEVOLI SUN carrying?

The IEVOLI SUN was carrying chemicals,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the IEVOLI SUN?

The IEVOLI SUN had a tonnage of 4189 tons.

What type of wreck is the IEVOLI SUN?

The IEVOLI SUN is classified as a tanker.

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