Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 37.458 N,114 41.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.624300
  • Longitude: 114.697983
Wreck Depth 12.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE
Type steam ship
Flag CN
Length 66.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1343
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2024

Surveying Details

H7796/27 28.11.27 VESSEL SUNK 037DEG, 4.25M FROM SUMMIT (330) OF LAKAUP ISLAND, OR 223733N, 1144133E. (HMS DELHI, HN). INS AS DW (1927). - NM 2156/27. H5169/28 23.8.28 3 MASTS SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (HMS FOXGLOVE, HN). H509/32 22.1.32 REPORT STATES THAT MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS STORMCLOUD, HN). NCA. 27.2.52 WK 8.2MTRS SHOWN IN 223733N, 1144154E ON JAPANESE SURVEY. AMEND WK 4FMS 3FT. NE 3002. 3.9.80 SHOWN AS DW ON US 93036 [APR'80 EDN, SCALE 1:1M]. NE 1962. 9.2.81 WK 12.4MTRS SHOWN IN 223733N, 1144200E ON PRC 9114. NC 3026. 17.2.05 SHOWN IN 2237.440N, 11441.844E [UND] ON BA [NC 4.5.90].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890. OWNED AT IME OF LOSS BY CHINA MERCHANTS S NAV CO. CAPTURED BY PIRATES WHO JOINED THE SHIP AS PASSENGERS WHILE ON PASSAGE SHANGHAI FOR AMOY. INTERCEPTED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE WHICH FIRED A SHELL INTO THE ENGINE ROOM WHEN SHE FAILED TO STOP. PASSENGERS & CREW RESCUED, 14 MISSING. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE wreck located?

The IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 22 37.458 N,114 41.879 E.

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

The IRENE lies at a depth of about 12.1 meters and is located at coordinates 22 37.458 N,114 41.879 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE?

The seabed around the IRENE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the IRENE sink?

The IRENE sank on Oct 21, 1927.

When was the wreck of the IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE was discovered in 1927.

What country did the IRENE belong to?

The IRENE belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE?

The IRENE had a tonnage of 1343 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE?

The IRENE is classified as a steam ship.

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