Ionian (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ionian (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.508 N,2 3.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.908467
  • Longitude: 2.062000
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 30 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
Tonnage 3114
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2003

Surveying Details

ABANDONED IN POSN 340 DEG 4M FROM NEWARP LTV. (WW2SL). H243/39 21.12.39 POSN 525400N, 020300E. (FOIC YARMOUTH). - PFNM 2874/39. H243/39 20.1.40 PFNM 90/40 ISSUED. H243/39 31.1.40 PFNM 263/40 ISSUED, ABOVE PFNM CANCELLED. H243/39 30.12.40 PFNM 2962/40 ISSUED, PFNM 263/40 CANCELLED. H243/39 24.6.41 INS AS DWPA IN 525400N, 020300E. - NM 1450/41. H0214/39 21.11.49 DELETED. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 2380/49. H3730/69 18.3.70 WK LOCATED IN 525429N, 020350E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97FT (LATER REPORTED THAT THIS WAS UNCERTAIN). LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. (MV GALWAY BLAZER, HN DTD 24.2.70 & DECCA NAV CO LTR DTD 4.3.70). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 21.10.94 NOT LOCATED. WK DISPROVED. PIPELINE OBSERVED 50MTRS N OF THE CHARTED POS'N. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). EXPOSED PIPELINE OBSERVED 50MTRS WEST OF LISTED POS'N. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.508 N,2 3.72 E.

How deep is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.508 N,2 3.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 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 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.

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