Ilona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ilona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.099 N,5 4.611 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.468317
  • Longitude: 5.076850
Wreck Depth 20.64 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILONA
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H3594/63 19.9.63 G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G EXISTS IN 532742N, 050348E. (HMS SCOTT, SIGNAL DTD 18.9.63). NAVEAM ISSUED. NCA. H3594/63 25.9.63 WK IN 532730N, 050430E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (HAGUE NM 2811(P)/63). NCA YET. H3594/63 2.12.63 WK 9.3MTRS IN 532806N, 050454E. WK BUOY MOVED TO W OF WK. (HAGUE S.A.N. 9/63 & NM 3914/63). - NM 2412/63. H3594/63 10.8.67 NOW SW 17.6MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 1640 & 1789/67). - NMS 1351 & 1492/67. H4753/82 12.11.84 NOW SW 19MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 646/84). POSN 532808N, 050443E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). BR STD. 1.9.89 ILONA, WK SW 19MTRS IN 532806.6N, 050440.1E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.M10 1044). NC 1405. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS SW 18.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5328.101N, 0504.617E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 212 [MAY '06 EDN]. BR STD. 22.4.09 ILONA, SW 18.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5328.1N, 0504.6E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS 2009 NO. M10 1044) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR WESTERHAVEN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV KALMARSUND XI. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ILONA wreck located?

The ILONA wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.099 N,5 4.611 E.

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

The ILONA lies at a depth of about 20.64 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.099 N,5 4.611 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ILONA?

The seabed around the ILONA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ILONA sink?

The ILONA sank on Jul 27, 1963.

When was the wreck of the ILONA discovered?

The wreck of the ILONA was discovered in 1963.

What cargo was the ILONA carrying?

The ILONA was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the ILONA?

The ILONA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILONA?

The ILONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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