Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.081 N,1 9.643 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.568017
  • Longitude: 1.160717
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 22.6 m
Tonnage 66
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H1270/81 9.6.81 WK, LEAST DEPTH GREATER THAN 20MTRS, IN 503348N, 010924E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 81 18 20). INS AS USC 20MTRS. - NM 1478./81. H1270/81 22.7.81 LIES ON PORT SIDE AND STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (NAVAREA II COORD. TLX DTD 10.7.81). AMEND TO NDWPA. - NM 1755/81. H0024/87 25.8.87 NOW WK 50MTRS IN 503409N, 010942E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 87 29 15). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 6.3.92 WK, LEAST DEPTH 50.2 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS, IN 503408.5N, 010944.5E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK NO 21601255). 4.3.92 SMALL WOODEN TRAWLER, ENTANGLED WITH NETS, LOCATED USING DECCA. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, TELECON 4.3.92). 19.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 12.7.00 [OGB] POSN: 5033.977N, 0109.770E. 30.4.02 ACCURACY 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK 8 MILES S OF LE VERGOYER W BUOY. MAY HAVE STRUCK A SUBMERGED WRECK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE wreck located?

The IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.081 N,1 9.643 E.

How deep is the IRENE and where exactly is it located?

The IRENE lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.081 N,1 9.643 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE?

The seabed around the IRENE lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the IRENE sink?

The IRENE sank on Feb 12, 1981.

When was the wreck of the IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the IRENE belong to?

The IRENE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE?

The IRENE had a tonnage of 66 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE?

The IRENE is classified as a trawler.

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