Iolanthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Iolanthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 25.925 N,0 43.557 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.432083
  • Longitude: 0.725950
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOLANTHE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/06 12.9.01 HH260/400/06 12.9.01 TAKING WATER IN 6030.0N, 0107E. LATER SANK ON PASSAGE IN 6025.925N, 0043.557E [WGD]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLXS DTD 6.9.01). INS AS USC 120MTRS. - NM 4284/01.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARANTHA, EX-REPLENISH. BUILT IN 1971 IN RENFREW, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CALEY FISHERIES, PETERHEAD. OIL ENGINE OF 369BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER, PUMPS SUPPLIED AND COMMENCED PASSAGE TO LERWICK AT REDUCED SPEED. RATE OF WATER INGRESS INCREASED AND VESSEL SANK. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the IOLANTHE wreck located?

The IOLANTHE wreck is located at coordinates 60 25.925 N,0 43.557 E.

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

The IOLANTHE lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 60 25.925 N,0 43.557 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IOLANTHE?

The seabed around the IOLANTHE lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the IOLANTHE sink?

The IOLANTHE sank on Sep 6, 2001.

When was the wreck of the IOLANTHE discovered?

The wreck of the IOLANTHE was discovered in 2001.

What country did the IOLANTHE belong to?

The IOLANTHE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IOLANTHE?

The IOLANTHE had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOLANTHE?

The IOLANTHE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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