Ioanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ioanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 24.4 N,3 42.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.406667
  • Longitude: 3.715550
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOANNA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 100 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 3246
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.5.70 4.5.70 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 432424N, 034256E APPROX. (LL 199). NCA. 27.8.75 27.8.75 NUMEROUS SALVAGE ATTEMPTS MADE. BREAKING UP OF VESSEL SAID TO HAVE COMMENCED. (LL 200, 201, 202, 204 & 221). 7.9.87 7.9.87 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS [1984]. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1948 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHANVASDIM CIA. NAV, S.A. PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR SETE. DRIVEN AGROUND DURING A GALE NEAR THE PORT ENTRANCE. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO REFLOAT HER, BUT TO NO AVAIL. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the IOANNA wreck located?

The IOANNA wreck is located at coordinates 43 24.4 N,3 42.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IOANNA?

The seabed around the IOANNA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the IOANNA sink?

The IOANNA sank on Jan 10, 1970.

When was the wreck of the IOANNA discovered?

The wreck of the IOANNA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the IOANNA belong to?

The IOANNA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IOANNA carrying?

The IOANNA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IOANNA?

The IOANNA had a tonnage of 3246 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOANNA?

The IOANNA is classified as a steam ship.

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