Ignis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ignis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.903 N,1 40.414 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.165050
  • Longitude: 1.673567
Wreck Depth 16.42 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IGNIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 119
Tonnage 2042
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 115.4,,007.9,119.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 5.5 MILES NE FROM ALDEBURGH. (WW1SL). POSN 520930N, 013950 (APPROX). (MONTHLY LIST). H5067/26 WRECK LOCATED IN 520950N, 014024E. LEAST DEPTH 46FT. (TH). INS AS WK 46FT (1915). H7019/30 23.10.30 SWEPT OVER AT 48FT. LEAST DEPTH 52FT. (HMS FITZROY, MAY 1930 [E3163]). AMEND TO WK 52FT. H909/60 18.5.66 SWEPT CLEAR 47FT, FOUL 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN 69-79 FT. SCOUR 98FT. GOOD CONTACT AT 1000 YDS. LARGE WK LYING N/S. OVER 300FT IN LENGTH. (HMS MYRMIDON 5.10.65). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 4FT. - NM ACTION. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 1.4.85 EXAM'D 11.10.84 IN 520952N, 014032E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 21 TO 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23 TO 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 7 TO 10MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 120MTRS, BEAM ABOUT 20MTRS. LYING 300/120 DEG. RETAIN CHARTED SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). AMEND POSN ONLY. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.08.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5209.903N, 0140.414E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 16.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 119/299 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 115.43MTRS, 7.88MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 119 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DOROTHEA. BUILT IN 1903 BY BONN & MEES, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MAATS. DE SCHELDE, FLUSHING. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-7.

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FAQ

Where is the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.903 N,1 40.414 E.

How deep is the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.903 N,1 40.414 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IGNIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IGNIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the IGNIS (POSSIBLY)?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2042 tons.

What type of wreck is the IGNIS (POSSIBLY)?

The IGNIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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