Iolanthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Iolanthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.667 N,2 8.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.461117
  • Longitude: -2.134450
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOLANTHE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 15.4.45 ESCORT GROUP 17 REPD NSC IN 502754N, 020806W, ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS ON 15.4.45. (AUBD 304/114). H2291/64 19.5.65 SMALL RIDGE RUNNING 080/260DEGS RISES TO 126FT IN SURROUNDING DEPTHS OF 24FMS, BUT BOTTOM IS RATHER IRREGULAR IN VICINITY SONAR RETURN WEAK & FROM NORTH OF RIDGE ONLY. (HMS SCOTT 1964). HH100/351/07 13.9.93 LOCATED IN 502739N, 020759W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES SSE/NNW, BOWS SSE. STERN ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED IN SEABED BUT BOW STANDS WELL CLEAR AS DO BOILERS AND CONDENSER. HIGHEST PART - FOR'D MAST AND DERRICKS WHICH STAND 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. STRAW FOUND IN FWD HOLD. RAILWAY LINES, BOGEY WHEELS AND TRUCKS IN OTHER HOLDS. VARIOUS PLATES AND WRECKAGE LIES EITHER SIDE OF THE WRECK. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. (M WELCH, 9.9.93). CHART AS USCPA 30MTRS. - NM 3273/93. HH100/351/08 9.11.93 SUNK BY SUBMARINE UC 76. (M WELCH, 13.10.93). HH090/533/01 13.5.94 EXAM'D 28.2.94 IN 502740N, 020804W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. APPEARS TO BE FAIRLY INTACT, POSSIBLY INVERTED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). - NM 1100/94. 11.7.07 INTACT, FULLY COLLAPSED. ONLY BOILERS, BOW AND STERN RISE 4MTRS ABOVE THE GENERAL WRECKAGE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JUNE 2007). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC76 WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW TO HELEN'S ROADS. (WW1SL).

General Comments

INTACT, FULLY COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.667 N,2 8.067 W
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FAQ

Where is the IOLANTHE wreck located?

The IOLANTHE wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.667 N,2 8.067 W.

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

The IOLANTHE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.667 N,2 8.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IOLANTHE?

The seabed around the IOLANTHE lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the IOLANTHE sink?

The IOLANTHE sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the IOLANTHE discovered?

The wreck of the IOLANTHE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the IOLANTHE belong to?

The IOLANTHE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IOLANTHE carrying?

The IOLANTHE was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the IOLANTHE?

The IOLANTHE had a tonnage of 3081 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOLANTHE?

The IOLANTHE is classified as a steam ship.

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