Ikeda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ikeda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40 N,0 19.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.666667
  • Longitude: -0.318333
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IKEDA
Type Metal
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 6311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2000

Surveying Details

H1717/18 25.3.18 SUNK 7M W [MAG] OF BRIGHTON LTV IN ABOUT 15FMS. (CUSTOM HOUSE, NEWHAVEN, RECORDER OF WRECKS). GIVES APPROX POSN 504000N, 001906W. 25.3.18 SUNK 7M W [MAG] OF BRIGHTON LTV. NO DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 1.4.18 SUNK 3M NW OF BRIGHTON LTV. REPD BY HMT JOHN FELTON. (AP PORTSMOUTH, DOCKET M08180). 1.4.18 SUNK 8M OFF BRIGHTON LTV. (SNO NEWHAVEN, DOCKET M08180). H6391/19 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 504000N, 001906W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1656/24 5.3.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H632/31 10.2.31 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2451. H7789/35 3.12.35 NOT FOUND. CHARTED POSN SWEPT CLEAR TO 10FMS. (HMS FLINDERS,15.11.35). AMEND TO NDW PA. BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18.0MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H4121/76 19.1.77 WRECK NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. MAY BE THE NEW WK [20059] LOCATED IN 504039N,001944W, BUT DIMENSIONS DO NOT AGREE. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). DELETE. - NM 492/77. H1965/76 2.12.80 NOTHING FOUND AROUND 504000N, 001906W IN FEATURELESS AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE WK [20080] IN 504218N, 001417W].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB40, WHILST EN-ROUTE LONDON TO GALVESTON. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40 N,0 19.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the IKEDA wreck located?

The IKEDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 40 N,0 19.1 W.

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

The IKEDA lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40 N,0 19.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IKEDA?

The seabed around the IKEDA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the IKEDA sink?

The IKEDA sank on Mar 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the IKEDA discovered?

The wreck of the IKEDA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the IKEDA belong to?

The IKEDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IKEDA carrying?

The IKEDA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IKEDA?

The IKEDA had a tonnage of 6311 tons.

What type of wreck is the IKEDA?

The IKEDA is classified as a metal.

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