Ikarion Reefer (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ikarion reefer (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 33.263 N,13 3.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.554383
  • Longitude: -13.060333
Wreck Depth 3.5 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 4261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1986
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2012

Surveying Details

H4949/87 26.9.88 H4949/87 26.9.88 M STERN TRAWLER DONG WON NO 502 (170 X 29 X 11FT) REPORTEDLY CONTACTED SUBMERGED WK IN 073313N, 130333W ON 4.9.88. BOTTOM DAMAGE SUSTAINED. (LL 21.9.88). INS AS WKPA 1FM 5FT. - NM 3058/88. H4949/87 27.9.88 H4949/87 27.9.88 POSITION IN WHICH WK STRUCK NOW GIVEN AS 073320N, 130355W. (LL 26.9.88). NFA YET. 18.10.89 18.10.89 IKARION REEFER WAS REPORTED AT ANCHOR IN 073200N, 130200W, APPROX IN APRIL 1985. (P ALLEN, TELECON). SEE LL VOL 260 & 265. 27.2.91 27.2.91 AMEND TO WK PA 3.5MTRS REP(1988). NC 1363. 28.6.91 SHOWN IN 0733.263N, 1303.620W [WGD] ON BA 601 [NC DTD 28.6.91].

Circumstances of loss

13.7.86 RAN AGROUND AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ABIDJAN TO LOAD. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER REFLOATED AND WAS ANCHORED BY LOCAL FISHING COMPANY IN APRIL 1985. SANK AT ANCHOR 13.7.86. (P ALLEN, CLIFFORD CHANCE (SOLICITORS), TELECON 18.10.89).

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FAQ

Where is the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 7 33.263 N,13 3.62 W.

How deep is the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 7 33.263 N,13 3.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) sink?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 13, 1986.

When was the wreck of the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY)?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4261 tons.

What type of wreck is the IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY)?

The IKARION REEFER (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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