Iona I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Iona i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 58.076 N,4 47.194 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.967933
  • Longitude: -4.786567
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONA I
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 25
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 60
Tonnage 174
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1862
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0010.0,045
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 1.3.83 WK REPD IN 555803N, 044818W BY VALE OF EVESHAM SUB AQUA DIVING CLUB. POSSIBLY THE 'IONA', WHICH SANK IN 1862. (PO. WOOD, HMS NEPTUNE SAC). NCA YET. H1310/83/18 7.4.83 REPORTED THAT THE WK IN 555803N, 044700W MAY BE THE IONA I, SUNK IN 1863. (D. MCENTEE). NCA YET - AWAIT FURTHER DETAILS. H1310/83/22 26.4.83 IONA I SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF CLYDE HOUSE, NEAR FORT MATILDA. THE WK LOCATED IN 555806N, 044704W MAY BE THIS VESSEL. (D MCENTEE, 25.4.83). NCA. H1310/85/33 24.9.85 LIES IN APPROX 555806N, 044708W [OGB], CLOSE TO WHITEFORELAND BUOY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (J CROWTHER,19.9.85). PREDICTED TIDAL REDUCTION 0.9MTR. CHART AS WK PA 22.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 EXAM'D 8.5.93 IN 555804.9N, 044707.3W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS ON SAND AND MUD SEABED. APPROX. 25MTRS LONG WITH A CENTRAL PADDLEWHEEL ARRANGEMENT DISCERNIBLE ON SONAR TRACE. A SMALL SECTION LIES 10MTRS TO THE NE OF THE MAIN WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 597). RETAIN WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/258798 27.10.16 DESIGNATED AS AN HISTORIC WK. REST'D AREA RADIUS 90MTRS CENTRED ON 5558.076N, 0447.194W [WGS]. (HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND CASE ID 300016714). PROTECTED ZONE 90MTRS ADDED AND AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS CHANTICLEER. (THE CLYDE PASSENGER STEAMERS, P.115).

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FAQ

Where is the IONA I wreck located?

The IONA I wreck is located at coordinates 55 58.076 N,4 47.194 W.

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

The IONA I lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 58.076 N,4 47.194 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IONA I?

The seabed around the IONA I lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the IONA I sink?

The IONA I sank on Oct 2, 1862.

When was the wreck of the IONA I discovered?

The wreck of the IONA I was discovered in 1983.

What country did the IONA I belong to?

The IONA I belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IONA I?

The IONA I had a tonnage of 174 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONA I?

The IONA I is classified as a steam ship.

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