Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 35.783 N,37 14.543 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.596383
  • Longitude: 37.242383
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE
Type steam ship
Flag LB
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1961
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2003

Surveying Details

H2225/60 19.2.62 H2225/60 19.2.62 WK OF LEBANESE VESSEL IRENE LIES, 133DEGS, 0.2C FROM DAMMA LT & OBSCURES LT BETWEEN 314 & 318DEGS. WILL PROBABLY BE BROKEN UP IN ABOUT A YEAR. (PORT MANAGER, SUDAN, LETTER DTD 6.1.62). CHART AS ST IN 193547N, 371439E. - NM 233/62. H2225/60 30.9.63 H2225/60 30.9.63 WK BEING BROKEN, HULL REMAINS, LIGHT NO LONGER OBSCURED. (SUDAN RAILWAYS, PORT SUDAN LETTER DTD 2.9.63). OBSCURED LIGHT SECTOR DELETED. - NM 1995/63. H3319/82 15.4.82 H3319/82 15.4.82 WK STILL VISIBLE CLOSE S OF DAMMA DAMMA LT. HULL & BOILERS ONLY REMAIN, LYING NW/SE ON SEAWARD EDGE OF CORAL REEF. (HMS HERALD, DTD 2.3.82). 28.1.85 28.1.85 WGC POSN: 193547N, 371432E. NC 3492.

General Comments

HULL & BOILERS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE wreck located?

The IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 19 35.783 N,37 14.543 E.

When did the IRENE sink?

The IRENE sank on Nov 29, 1961.

When was the wreck of the IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE was discovered in 1962.

What country did the IRENE belong to?

The IRENE belonged to LB.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE?

The IRENE had a tonnage of 1499 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE?

The IRENE is classified as a steam ship.

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