Iona/Ionian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Iona/ionian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 4.3 N,37 51.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.071667
  • Longitude: 37.851667
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Sonar Length 91.4
Sonar Width 12.2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Markers N CARDINAL 'SCHERMO REEF', Q, CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2023

Surveying Details

HH100/351/10 6.12.95 HH100/351/10 6.12.95 WK OF ?CARGO VESSEL IN 240418N, 375106E. (S A LAWFORD). AWAIT FURTHER INFORMATION. NCA. HH100/351/10 22.1.96 HH100/351/10 22.1.96 WK KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'IONA' OR 'IONIAN'. BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK DURING THE 1915-1918 WW1 PERIOD. APPARENTLY TURKISH OWNED AT THE TIME. POSSIBLY BUILT AT CLYDESIDE IN 1895. VESSEL IS OF METAL CONSTRUCTION. APPROX 300FT LONG & 30FT WIDE. BOW & FWD SECTION ARE TOTALLY COLLAPSED AND DISINTEGRATED WHERE VESSEL STRUCK THE REEF. REMAINS OF BOW ARE IN ABOUT 40FT OF WATER. TOP OF GUARD RAIL AT STERN IS IN 117FT. PROPELLORS REPORTED TO BE IN 160FT. MAJORITY OF THE VESSEL IS UPRIGHT & LYING ON THE SEABED WHICH SLOPES AT 20DEGS APPROX. THE VESSEL IS UPRIGHT IN DEPTHS OF OVER 60FT. IN SHOALER DEPTHS IT IS ON ITS STBD SIDE & BROKEN APART, AT THIS POINT A FAIR AMOUNT OF THE PORT SIDE REMAINS INTACT. (S A LAWSON). CHART AS WK USC 10MTRS. - NM 674/96. 13.4.02 13.4.02 SHOWN AS WK USC 10MTRS IN 2404.300N, 3751.100E [WGD], WITH N CARD LT BUOY 'SCHERMO REEF' CLOSE N. NE 327.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM DIVE REPORT. BOW SECTION COLLAPSED. UKHO NM 5008/23.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 4.3 N,37 51.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 24 4.3 N,37 51.1 E.

How deep is the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 24 4.3 N,37 51.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1995.

What type of wreck is the IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The IONA/IONIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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