Irving Whale Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Irving whale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 28 N,63 18 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 47.466667
- Longitude: -63.300000
|
| Water Depth |
85 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IRVING WHALE |
|
Type
|
barge
|
| Flag |
CA |
| Cargo |
oil
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 7, 1970
|
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
1994 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 12, 2008 |
Surveying Details
17.9.70 17.9.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 472800N, 631800W; 60M NE OF SUMMERSIDE; 55M W OF MAGDALEN ISLANDS IN GEN DEPTH 240FT. (LL 201). POSN GIVEN AS 38M NE OF POINT N, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. DIVERS CAPPED VENTS TO PREVENT OIL SEEPAGE. (LL 202). 11.6.71 11.6.71 TO BE SALVAGED SEP'71. A LITTLE OIL LEAKING FROM BARGE. (LL 204). 6.10.71 6.10.71 MAY NOT NOW BE RAISED UNTIL SPRING '72. (LL 206). 30.4.73 30.4.73 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT UNDER PRESSURE TO RAISE BARGE, BUT POSITION AT PRESENT IS THAT BARGE IS BEST LEFT ALONE SINCE SHE MIGHT BURST IF ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO RAISE HER. (LL, 12.4.73). 27.4.94 27.4.94 PROPOSAL FOR IRVING OIL TO AID FEDERAL GOVERMENT TO RAISE BARGE. MAY POSSIBLY BE ATTEMPTED IN SUMMER 1995. (LL 25.4.94).
Circumstances of loss
OPERATED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K C IRVING OIL CO. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR BATHURST, NEAR BRUNSWICK. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING LEAK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG 'IRVING MAPLE'. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 28 N,63 18 W
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FAQ
Where is the IRVING WHALE wreck located?
The IRVING WHALE wreck is located at coordinates 47 28 N,63 18 W.
How deep is the seabed around the IRVING WHALE?
The seabed around the IRVING WHALE lies at approximately 85 meters deep.
When did the IRVING WHALE sink?
The IRVING WHALE sank on Sep 7, 1970.
When was the wreck of the IRVING WHALE discovered?
The wreck of the IRVING WHALE was discovered in 1970.
What country did the IRVING WHALE belong to?
The IRVING WHALE belonged to CA.
What cargo was the IRVING WHALE carrying?
The IRVING WHALE was carrying oil.
What type of wreck is the IRVING WHALE?
The IRVING WHALE is classified as a barge.