Ionian (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ionian (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.861267
- Longitude: 1.919083
|
| Wreck Depth |
15.56 m
|
| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IONIAN (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
105.5 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Draught |
6.4 |
| Sonar Length |
103.9 |
| Sonar Width |
45 |
| Shadow Height |
6.4 |
| Orientation |
91 |
| Tonnage |
3114 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 29, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
133.0,035.0,003.0,318 |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
May 14, 2020 |
Surveying Details
21.12.39 'IONIAN' REPD LOST IN 525430N, 020300E. (FOIC YARMOUTH). - PFNM ISSUED. MINED ABOUT 4M N OF NEWARP LTV. (LLOYDS WW2). 31.1.40 LATER REPD IN 525400N, 020300E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 24.6.41 CHART AS DW PA IN 525400N, 020300E. - NM 1450/41. H0214/39 21.11.49 NOTHING FOUND IN 525400N, 020300E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). DELETED. - NM 2380/49. 14.12.50 WK LOCATED IN 525136N, 015518E. LEAST DEPTH 18FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). CHART AS WK 5FMS 3FT. BR STD. H4167/59 3.7.70 NOT FOUND BY MINEHUNTER DURING AREA SEARCH FOR CRASHED AIRCRAFT. (HMS BRONINGTON, 17.6.70). 14.3.73 CHART AS WK 5.3MTRS. NC 106. HH090/563/01 3.11.92 EXAM'D 17.9.92 IN 525139N, 015518E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS BY E/S. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEG WITH A SANDWAVE FORMED AROUND IT. LARGE WK GIVING A GOOD SONAR TRACE AND A STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 563). AMEND TO WK 12.6MTRS. - NM 3460/92. SEP 2020/000100123 14.5.20 EXAM'D 13.02.19; IN 5251.676N, 0155.145E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 103.9MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 091/271 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 318 DEGS. WRECK HAS DISINTEGRATED. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1938 BY W GRAY & CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO HULL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E
Ionian (Probably) on Wreck Map
Ionian (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E.
How deep is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.56 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E.
How deep is the seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the IONIAN (PROBABLY) sink?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 29, 1939.
When was the wreck of the IONIAN (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the IONIAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.
What country did the IONIAN (PROBABLY) belong to?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the IONIAN (PROBABLY) carrying?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3114 tons.
What type of wreck is the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?
The IONIAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, SANDWAVE FORMED AROUND WK