Iris Dean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Iris dean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.509 N,4 29.871 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.125150
  • Longitude: -4.497850
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRIS DEAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.4 m
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1991
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2005

Surveying Details

HH208/350/01 15.5.91 HH208/350/01 15.5.91 AGROUND, BADLY HOLED AND LYING ON ITS SIDE AT FOOT OF CLIFF IN 540736N, 042936W. (LL 30.4.91). QUOTED POSN PLOTS IN OVER 10FMS. POSN 540730N, 042948W FOR FILING ONLY MORE LIKELY. NCA. 31.5.91 31.5.91 SHOWN FULLY AGROUND ON ROCKS AND DESCRIBED AS BADLY HOLED. DECISION YET TO BE MADE REGARDING SALVAGE. (FISHING NEWS, 10.5.91 - PHOTOGRAPH). NCA. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 HH090/706/01 20.9.96 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 706). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the IRIS DEAN wreck located?

The IRIS DEAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.509 N,4 29.871 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRIS DEAN?

The seabed around the IRIS DEAN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the IRIS DEAN sink?

The IRIS DEAN sank on Apr 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the IRIS DEAN discovered?

The wreck of the IRIS DEAN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the IRIS DEAN belong to?

The IRIS DEAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IRIS DEAN?

The IRIS DEAN had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRIS DEAN?

The IRIS DEAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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