Ikaria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ikaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.855 N,0 1.339 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.680917
  • Longitude: -0.022317
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IKARIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 25
Orientation 160
Tonnage 4335
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2019

Surveying Details

H4984/74 24.9.75 SHOWN AS OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 25MTRS [13FMS 4FT], IN 494048N, 000124W ON FR 6614. - NM 2128/75. H4984/74 11.12.79 NOW SHOWN AS WK 15MTRS [8FMS 1FT] IN 494052N, 000121W ON FR 6603 [1979 EDN]. - NM 43/80. 16.11.89 SHOWN AS WK PD 15MTRS IN 494051N, 000119W ON FR 6736 [1989 EDN]. WK 15MTRS IN 494051N, 000119.5W [+/-500MTRS]. GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. HT ABOVE SEABED 12MTRS. DESCRIBED AS LARGE CARGO SHIP LYING ON STBD SIDE WITH FORE & AFT SECTIONS INTACT. PROPELLER, 6.6 RADIUS, HAS 4 BLADES. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590316). CHART AS WK 15MTRS IN 494051N, 000119.5W. NE 2146. HH351/352/02 12.2.92 EXAM'D 9.10.90 IN 494054N, 000115.5W [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS 1991 NO.14590316). BR STD. 28.2.94 IDENTIFIED AS REMAINS OF THE 'IKARIA' FROM NUMBER ENGRAVED ON BILGE PUMP. WELL BROKEN. CARGO WAS AMMUNITION AND HORSES - MANY BONES FOUND. (S JOHNSON, CHANNEL DIVERS, TELECON). 3.10.01 ON STBD SIDE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2001). NCA. 16.5.07 LIES IN 4940.909N, 0001.258W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4940.855N, 0001.339W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M NNW OF CAP DE LA HEVE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BUENOS AIRES TO LE HAVRE & LONDON. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20 WHILE ON PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES TO LE HAVRE, LONDON AND LIVERPOOL WITH GENERAL CARGO, INCLUDING COFFEE AND SUGAR. (A J TENNENT). SUNK WHILE CARRYING AMMUNITION AND HORSES TO FRANCE FOR FIRST BATTLE OF THE SOMME. (S JOHNSON).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the IKARIA wreck located?

The IKARIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.855 N,0 1.339 W.

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

The IKARIA lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.855 N,0 1.339 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IKARIA?

The seabed around the IKARIA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the IKARIA sink?

The IKARIA sank on Jan 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the IKARIA discovered?

The wreck of the IKARIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the IKARIA belong to?

The IKARIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IKARIA carrying?

The IKARIA was carrying armament,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the IKARIA?

The IKARIA had a tonnage of 4335 tons.

What type of wreck is the IKARIA?

The IKARIA is classified as a steam ship.

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