Igor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Igor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30.175 N,1 25.317 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.502917
  • Longitude: -1.421950
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IGOR
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 101
Tonnage 1508
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.9.18 17.9.18 SUNK IN 553100N, 012500W APPROX. MARKED BY DAN BUOY. (VAEC, CONVOY REPORT). INS AS WK PA [OLD SYMBOL]. NE 2182. 18.9.18 18.9.18 SUNK IN 552900N, 012800W APPROX. (SIO NEWCASTLE IN M43388). INS AS NDW PA (1918) IN 553000N, 012600W. BR STD. 4.6.76 4.6.76 TONNAGE & GEN DEPTH GIVE WK USC DEPTH 15MTRS. NC 156. H1270/75 3.12.79 H1270/75 3.12.79 USC DEPTH RE-CALCULATED TO GIVE WK USC PA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 28.12.99 HH090/843/01 28.12.99 EXAM'D 18.6.99 IN 5530.175N, 0125.317W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.6 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 101/281DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. REASONABLY INTACT, ATTITUDE UNCLEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. (VAEC, CONVOY REPORT). VESSEL WAS ON PASSASE GOTHENBURG TO TYNE, SUNK 10M S OF LONGSTONE. (LL WW1). STATED BY LL TO HAVE BEEN LOSS BY SUBMARINE ACTION, BUT NOT IN ANY OTHER WAR LOSS REFERENCE BOOKS. EX- CAIRNBAHN, EX- TREVIDER, BUILT 1883 BY J READHEAD & CO., S SOUTH SHIELDS WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 161HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AKT. HEBE. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING A SEVERE LEAK WHILST IN CONVOY GOTHENBURG TO TYNE. (SIBI) 5.10.08 IGOR WAS OWNED BY GAELIC SS CO IN 1898. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL 5.10.08)

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 30.175 N,1 25.317 W
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FAQ

Where is the IGOR wreck located?

The IGOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.175 N,1 25.317 W.

How deep is the IGOR and where exactly is it located?

The IGOR lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 55 30.175 N,1 25.317 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IGOR?

The seabed around the IGOR lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the IGOR sink?

The IGOR sank on Sep 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the IGOR discovered?

The wreck of the IGOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the IGOR belong to?

The IGOR belonged to SE.

What cargo was the IGOR carrying?

The IGOR was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the IGOR?

The IGOR had a tonnage of 1508 tons.

What type of wreck is the IGOR?

The IGOR is classified as a steam ship.

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