Irex (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Irex (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 26.951 N,3 14.624 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 42 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | IREX (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 24 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H1285/75 18.7.75 H1285/75 18.7.75 OBSTN IN 502620N, 031400W [OGB] USING DECCA. (S.DICKIE, CORMORANT SALVAGE LTD., IDEFORD, DEVON 2.7.75). 14.6.82 14.6.82 WK, KNOWN LOCALLY AS IREX, DIVED ON 12.6.82. ABOUT 3000TONS, COMPLETE WITH SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE. LYING ON PORT SIDE. DEPTH TO RAIL 30MTRS. DECCA POSN, 502655N, 031433W [OGB], SUPPLIED BY BOAT OWNER. (M. SKELSEY, CHART BRANCH). AWAIT FURTHER. POSSIBLY THIS OBSTN. NCA. H2003/84 11.9.84 H2003/84 11.9.84 NOTHING FOUND IN 502620N, 031400W. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. POSN AMENDED TO 502655N, 031433W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. COULD BE THE STRYN - SEE [18220] IN 502500N, 032300W. 2.5.13 2.5.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 16, 2007 |
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