Iona Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Iona ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.082 N,4 38.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.184700
  • Longitude: -4.647433
Wreck Depth 16.89 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONA II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 59.6
Sonar Width 21.7
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 23
Tonnage 246
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1864
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Surveying Details

30.6.89 LOCATED IN 511104N, 043847W [OGB] USING HSA. LYING CLOSE W OF WK OF ROBERT. STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ENGINE ROOM APPEARS TO BE ALMOST COMPLETE. GOOD EXAMPLE OF VERY EARLY STEAM ENGINE. APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION UNDER PROTECTION OF WKS ACT. (M DEAN, ADU, 5.7.89). HH141/02/01/01 26.7.89 FULL DESCRIPTION OF WRECKAGE IN ADU REPORT NO 044, 18.7.89. NCA YET. HH141/02/01/01 26.3.90 AREA WITHIN 50MTRS OF 511104N, 043847W [OGB] DESIGNATED AS PROTECTED SITE. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2294/89). INS RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 50MTRS CENTRED ON 511104N, 043847W [OGB]. - NM 1136/90. SEP 2006/368330 26.6.06 AREA WITHIN 50MTRS OF 5111.0861N, 0438.8594W [WGD] DESIGNATED AS PROTECTED SITE. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1468/06). AMEND POSN OF AREA. BR STD. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 EXAM'D 10.7.07; LOCATED IN 5111.082N, 0438.846W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.88 IN GEN DEPTH 19.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 59.6MTRS, WIDTH 21.7MTRS, HT 2.90MTRS. LIES 023/203 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). INTACT. INS AS WK 16.8MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5111.082N, 0438.846W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.89MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN DW 16.8MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1863 IN GOVAN WITH PADDLES AND 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE. ON PASSAGE CLYDE TO NASSAU. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).FOUNDERED 1M E OF LUNDY. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS). SHIP REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA FOR USE AS A BLOCKADE RUNNER.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the IONA II wreck located?

The IONA II wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.082 N,4 38.846 W.

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

The IONA II lies at a depth of about 16.89 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.082 N,4 38.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IONA II?

The seabed around the IONA II lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the IONA II sink?

The IONA II sank on Jan 2, 1864.

When was the wreck of the IONA II discovered?

The wreck of the IONA II was discovered in 1989.

What country did the IONA II belong to?

The IONA II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IONA II carrying?

The IONA II was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IONA II?

The IONA II had a tonnage of 246 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONA II?

The IONA II is classified as a steam ship.

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