Ilios (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ilios (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.524 N,1 21.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.992067
  • Longitude: -1.350683
Wreck Depth 22.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILIOS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 22.3
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2.3
Tonnage 2020
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1898
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 004.0,005.1,000.2
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H01771/42 8.12.49 EXAM'D IN 545930N, 012052W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 33FT, FOUL AT 38FT. THE TRUCK AND ABOUT 1FT OF WOODEN MAST WERE REMOVED FROM WK BY SWEEP WIRE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54FT IN GEN DEPTH 80FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1.11.49). INS AS WK 5FMS 3FT. - NM 2400/49. H01771/42 8.12.49 G CONICAL LT BUOY. FL G 10 SEC, CLOSE SE OF WK. (TH NM 132/49). - NM 2526/49. H01771/42 AMEND TO WK 9FMS 3FT. DELETED LT BUOY. - NM 1532/51. H01771/42 9.8.60 SWEPT IN 545931N, 012056W [OGB] USING HSA AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR 58FT, FOUL AT 59FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 26FT. GENERAL DEPTH 84FT. LIES APPROX N/S AND IS ABOUT 200FT LONG OR LESS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SWEEP REPORT 25.7.51). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 4FT. NC 3104. H2433/71 21.4.71 SONAR CONTACT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). 8.6.72 AMENDED TO SW 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO SW 17.7MTRS. NC 152. 9.10.75 AMENDED TO SW 17.2MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). H1310/88/7 2.2.88 WK IN 545931N, 012056W, APPROX, THOUGHT TO BE THE HEBBLE, OR POSSIBLY THE FOLMINA. (D COX, 14.1.88). HH090/796/01 31.12.98 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 545931.6N, 012102.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.7, FOUL 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. CLUSTER OF LINEAR CONTACTS. BELIEVED TO BE THE REMAINING DEBRIS FROM THIS WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5459.524N, 0121.041W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 22.3MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4MTRS, WIDTH 5.1MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP. DEBRIS FIELD (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION WITH SS PIERREMONT WHILE OFF SOUTAR, SOUTH SHIELDS. (DODS).

General Comments

DERBIS FIELD

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FAQ

Where is the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.524 N,1 21.041 W.

How deep is the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.524 N,1 21.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ILIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 16, 1898.

When was the wreck of the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the ILIOS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ILIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2020 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The ILIOS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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