Ilaro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ilaro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.911 N,1 24.512 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.248517
  • Longitude: 1.408533
Wreck Depth 1.7 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILARO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 430
Sonar Width 100
Orientation 100
Tonnage 2799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2011

Surveying Details

H3095/18 31.5.18 WK ON CHARTS, BUOY NOT SHOWN. (DIW & D). - FNM 1528/18. H4392/18 2.8.18 WK IN 511454N, 012436E MARKED BY A G CONL LT BUOY GPFL(2)G.10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H789/19 22.1.19 CONFIRMS ABOVE. H2960/22 18.5.22 CONFIRMS ABOVE, BUT AMEND POSN OF LT BUOY TO 511409N, 012406E. (TH, 17.5.22). 12.12.22 AMEND SYMBOL TO DW. NE 1828. H4794/23 9.7.23 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 7FT AT LWST. (TH, 9.7.23). AMEND TO WK 7FT AND DELETE BUOY. - NM ACTION. H927/59 30.9.60 LOCATED IN 511451N, 012435E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11FT. (ECES, 1959). BR STD. H2100/74 30.4.74 LOCATED IN 511453N, 012439E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. (ISS, 30.4.74). AMEND TO WK 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1828. HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 13.9.95 IN 511452.4N, 012436.9E [OGD]. USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.7 IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CHART AS WK 1.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 647). BR STD. 20.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5114.911N, 0124.512E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.78MTRS. BROKEN UP WITH DEBRIS COVERING 430MTRS BY 100MTRS. HIGH POINT MAY BE MAST OR DERRICK MIDSHIPS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NO SCOUR. LIES APPROX 100/280 DEGS. RETAIN WK 1.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY SIR RAILTON DIXON, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FORCADOS FOR HULL. MIED AND ABANDONED. MASTER AND CREW RETURNED THE FOLLWING DAY DESPITE A MAJOR FIE IN NO 1 HOLD. TOWED BY TUGS STERN-FIRST AND BEACHED IN DEAL ROADS. ABANDONED. SOME CARGO SALVED. BROKE IN TWO AND WAS DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI & WW1SL).

General Comments

BROKEN UP IN AREA OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the ILARO wreck located?

The ILARO wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.911 N,1 24.512 E.

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

The ILARO lies at a depth of about 1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.911 N,1 24.512 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ILARO?

The seabed around the ILARO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ILARO sink?

The ILARO sank on Oct 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ILARO discovered?

The wreck of the ILARO was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ILARO belong to?

The ILARO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ILARO carrying?

The ILARO was carrying grain,timber.

What was the tonnage of the ILARO?

The ILARO had a tonnage of 2799 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILARO?

The ILARO is classified as a steam ship.

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