Ionic (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ionic (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.626300
- Longitude: 0.290383
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| Wreck Depth |
12.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IONIC (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
30.8 m |
| Width |
6.2 m |
| Draught |
3.2 |
| Sonar Length |
25.5 |
| Sonar Width |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
2.6 |
| Orientation |
145 |
| Tonnage |
159 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 7, 1928
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1928 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 5, 2013 |
Surveying Details
H1591/28 18.9.28 POSN 262 DEG, 5.1M FROM SPURN LTHO. LEAST DEPTH 40FT [LWS] AFTER DISPERSAL. INS WK 40FT (1928) IN 533706N, 001741E. - NM 1483/28. H3805/72 28.2.78 WRECKAGE EXAM'D 6.9.77 IN 533734N, 001733E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.4 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 60FT, WIDTH 30FT. DIVERS REPORT VESSEL APPEARS TO HAVE SUNK BODILY, WITH A LIST TO PORT. LIES 245/065 DEG. APPARENTLY ONLY STERN OF VESSEL SHOWS ABOVE SEABED, FOR'D PART OF WHICH IS COVERED BY NEW FISH NETS. (SOISS, & HMS BILDESTON, WRECK REPORT). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 29.11.79 IN 533734N, 001730E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. SMALL COMPACT WK LYING NW/SE. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 11.6.81 IN 533733N, 001733E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.9 IN GEN DEPTH 14.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.03MTRS. SMALL TRAWLER LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE AND ALMOST BURIED. TWO HIGH POINTS, POSSIBLY MASTS, MIDSHIPS AND AFT. SONAR LENGTH 33.5MTRS, BEAM 6.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. 5.6.90 RECENTLY DIVED ON. CONFIRMED AS WK OF A TRAWLER. STANDS 6 TO 7FT HIGH AND IS CONSIDERABLY SILTED UP. (M OXLADE, 4.6.90). 5.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5337.578N, 0017.423E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.95 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HT 2.55MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). BOWS ?NW, NW END COLLAPSED. MINOR SCOUR AT WK. AMEND WK 12.9MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1890 BY EARLE'S SB CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIMSBY STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER BEING DAMAGED IN COLLISION WITH HULL FISH CARRIER HORNBILL.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E
Ionic (Probably) on Wreck Map
Ionic (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the IONIC (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E.
How deep is the IONIC (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E.
How deep is the seabed around the IONIC (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the IONIC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the IONIC (PROBABLY) sink?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1928.
When was the wreck of the IONIC (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the IONIC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1928.
What country did the IONIC (PROBABLY) belong to?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the IONIC (PROBABLY)?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 159 tons.
What type of wreck is the IONIC (PROBABLY)?
The IONIC (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS ?NW, NE END COLLAPSED