Irex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Irex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.585 N,1 35.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.659750
  • Longitude: -1.584050
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IREX
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 92.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.4
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1890
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1087/82 24.11.82 H1087/82 24.11.82 LOCATED IN SCRATCHELLS BAY & IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN AS 'IREX'. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.8MTRS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION AT LWS TO BE CARRIED OUT. (SCESU, REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS, 5.10.82). NCA YET. H4469/81 4.8.83 H4469/81 4.8.83 LIES VERY CLOSE TO DRYING ROCK, IN 503933N, 013457.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.5 IN GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. (SCESU HI 97). EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL, CHARTED DRYING RK VIRTUALLY IN THIS POSN.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

AFTER SUFFERING STORM DAMAGE WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR RIO DE JANEIRO, RETURNED TO UK FOR REPAIRS AND RESTOWING OF CARGO. RAN ASHORE IN SCRATCHELLS BAY. (BACK OF WIGHT). VESSEL, BUILT 1889 BY J REID & CO., PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.D. CLINK, GREENOCK. 7 LIVES LOSS, 28 RESCUED. (MR P MEAD & SIBI)

General Comments

LIES VERY CLOSE TO DRYING ROCK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.585 N,1 35.043 W
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FAQ

Where is the IREX wreck located?

The IREX wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.585 N,1 35.043 W.

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

The IREX lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.585 N,1 35.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IREX?

The seabed around the IREX lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the IREX sink?

The IREX sank on Jan 25, 1890.

When was the wreck of the IREX discovered?

The wreck of the IREX was discovered in 1982.

What country did the IREX belong to?

The IREX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IREX carrying?

The IREX was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the IREX?

The IREX is classified as a schooner.

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