Irisbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Irisbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.743 N,0 33.715 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.695717
  • Longitude: 0.561917
Wreck Depth 26.16 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRISBROOK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2759
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1911
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 037.0,,004.5,225
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Surveying Details

12.9.73 REPD SUNK 10M ESE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (TELECON). 13.9.73 ALSO REPORTED SUNK 4M SW BY S FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE, TELECON 13.9.73). PLOTS IN 503945N, 002330E, APPROX. HH090/351/08 23.1.94 TWO WKS DIVED ON IN 504144N, 003345.4E. THEY LIE WITH SCOUR BETWEEN THEM. ONE IDENTIFIED AS THE 'VILLE DE DUNKIRK' [SEE 20462] AND THE OTHER THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE THE 'IRISBROOK'. (S HOWLAND/E CHALLANS, 22.1.94). COVERED BY LEGEND 'WKS' AGAINST WK CHARTED CLOSE S. NCA. HH100/351/17 9.7.01 DIVED 1995. CONFIRMED AS 'IRISBROOK'. WHEEL BOSS WITH NAME RECOVERED. CINC REQUESTED. (G DOWD). NCA. 9.6.09 CINC DELETE. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS. 9.6.09 LIES WITH VILLE DE BORDEAUX. VILLE DE BORDEAUX'S BOW IS STILL IN THE STERN OF IRISBROOK. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 9.6.09). SEP 2015/000083464 10.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5041.743N, 0033.715E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.16MTRS, GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 10MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. SCOUR 37MTRS TOWARDS 225, SCOUR DEPTH 4.5MTRS. WK INTACT, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS 'VILLE DE BORDEAUX' WHILE ON PASSAGE SWANSEA, VIA LONDON, TO MANAOS.

General Comments

See Also: 20462

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FAQ

Where is the IRISBROOK wreck located?

The IRISBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.743 N,0 33.715 E.

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

The IRISBROOK lies at a depth of about 26.16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.743 N,0 33.715 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRISBROOK?

The seabed around the IRISBROOK lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the IRISBROOK sink?

The IRISBROOK sank on Mar 25, 1911.

When was the wreck of the IRISBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the IRISBROOK was discovered in 1973.

What country did the IRISBROOK belong to?

The IRISBROOK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IRISBROOK carrying?

The IRISBROOK was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IRISBROOK?

The IRISBROOK had a tonnage of 2759 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRISBROOK?

The IRISBROOK is classified as a steam ship.

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