Illdyeu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Illdyeu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.176 N,0 38.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.519600
  • Longitude: -0.645833
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILLDYEU
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 13 m
Sonar Length 11.8
Sonar Width 2.9
Shadow Height 4.16
Orientation 290
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 2007
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0031.0,,000.9,290
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2017

Surveying Details

SEP 2007/000032986 3.5.07 EXAM'D 21.4.07 IN 5431.1763N, 0038.7498E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTRS (DISTINCT HOLLOW 31 X 16MTRS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE TIDAL STREAM). SONAR HT 4.16MTRS, LENGTH 11.8MTRS, WIDTH (HULL) 2.9MTRS. WK APPEARS LARGELY INTACT & IS LEANING TO PORT BY APPROX 40DEG WITH THE MAST INCREASING THE WIDTH TO 6.6MTRS. APPEARS TO BURIED AT THE BOWS BY 1-2MTRS (JUDGING BY THE REPORTED LENGTH OF THE VESSEL BEING 13MTRS). STARTING TO COVER WITH SEDIMENT. NO DEBRIS FIELD BUT ASSOCIATED RECTANGULAR OBJECT (2.4 X 1 X 0.5MTRS) IN 5431.1792N, 0038.7506W [WGD] EXISTS. (HMSML GLEANER, HN FOR HI 1176, DTD 23.4.07). INS WK 15.1MTRS. - NM 2456/07. SEP2017/000002822 28.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

6.2.07 CONVERTED COASTAL TRAWLER. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION 6.2.07, IMPACT REPORTED AS BEING ON THE STBD BOW.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS DOWN IN SCOUR HOLE, LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 31.176 N,0 38.75 W
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FAQ

Where is the ILLDYEU wreck located?

The ILLDYEU wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.176 N,0 38.75 W.

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

The ILLDYEU lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.176 N,0 38.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ILLDYEU?

The seabed around the ILLDYEU lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ILLDYEU sink?

The ILLDYEU sank on Feb 6, 2007.

When was the wreck of the ILLDYEU discovered?

The wreck of the ILLDYEU was discovered in 2007.

What country did the ILLDYEU belong to?

The ILLDYEU belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ILLDYEU?

The ILLDYEU is classified as a motor vessel.

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