Isis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.967 N,10 46.659 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.416117
  • Longitude: -10.777650
Wreck Depth 143 m
Water Depth 157 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISIS
Type carrier
Flag DE
Length 114.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 90
Orientation 115
Tonnage 4454
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1936
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2000

Surveying Details

H3449/74 27.7.74 H3449/74 27.7.74 WK LOCATED IN 492457N, 104642W. LEAST DEPTH 143 IN GEN DEPTH 159MTRS. (FRENCH SURVEY [K6846]). INS AS WK 78FMS. BR STD. 10.10.77 10.10.77 POSN: 492458N, 104642W. GEN DEPTH 157MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1977). BR STD. 6.1.00 6.1.00 EXAM'D BY ROV WITH BOW IN 4924.957N, 1046.662W [WGD] & STERN IN 4924.977N, 1046.728W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED AS 'ISIS' BY ARTEFACTS. INVERTED & INTACT BUT BOW MISSING. LENGTH 90MTRS. LIES 115/295DEGS. CINC REQUESTED. (G JESSOP, TELECON 6.1.00). RETAIN WK 143MTRS IN MEAN POSN: 4924.967N, 1046.659W [WGD]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

8.11.1936 BUILT IN 1922 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. OIL ENGINES OF 717NHP. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR NEW YORK. REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS WITH NO 1 HATCH STOVE IN ON 8.11.1936 IN 493400N, 110900W. SEVERAL SHIPS WENT TO HER ASSISTANCE BUT SHE SANK BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. ONE SURVIVOR OF THE CREW OF 40, A CABIN BOY, WAS PICKED UP BY SS 'WESTERNLAND'. (DODS).

General Comments

BOW MISSING, INVERTED, LENGTH BY ROV

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FAQ

Where is the ISIS wreck located?

The ISIS wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.967 N,10 46.659 W.

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

The ISIS lies at a depth of about 143 meters and is located at coordinates 49 24.967 N,10 46.659 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISIS?

The seabed around the ISIS lies at approximately 157 meters deep.

When did the ISIS sink?

The ISIS sank on Jan 1, 1936.

When was the wreck of the ISIS discovered?

The wreck of the ISIS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ISIS belong to?

The ISIS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ISIS?

The ISIS had a tonnage of 4454 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISIS?

The ISIS is classified as a carrier.

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