Iona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Iona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 12.975 N,1 12.111 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.216250
  • Longitude: -1.201850
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.9 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 3344
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 11.5.72 INS AS NDW IN 591300N, 011200W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. 27.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 100MTRS. NC 1942. 20.2.80 POSN GIVEN AS 591400N, 011200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY GOURLAY BROTHERS & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRN LINE STEAMSHIPS LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 408NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TEES FOR MONTREAL. STOPPED AND TORPEDOED BY U-19. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the IONA wreck located?

The IONA wreck is located at coordinates 59 12.975 N,1 12.111 W.

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

The IONA lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 59 12.975 N,1 12.111 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IONA?

The seabed around the IONA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the IONA sink?

The IONA sank on Jun 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the IONA discovered?

The wreck of the IONA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the IONA belong to?

The IONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IONA carrying?

The IONA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IONA?

The IONA had a tonnage of 3344 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONA?

The IONA is classified as a steam ship.

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