Isolda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isolda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.42 N,6 33.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.057000
  • Longitude: -6.554167
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISOLDA
Type light ship
Flag IE
Length 60.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 734
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 1991

Surveying Details

SUNK IN VICINITY OF BARRELS LTV. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 30.10.67 30.10.67 STATED TO LIE APPROX 3.5M SSW OF CARNSORE PT, IN ABOUT 20FMS, NEAR THE BARRELS RK LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 35MTRS IN 520730N, 062300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2049. HH100/351/04 17.4.91 HH100/351/04 17.4.91 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY IRISH LIGHTS MOTIF, IN 520324N, 063312W [OSI] USING DECCA. LIES E/W IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS ON AN EVEN KEEL WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE FORWARD. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH AT STERN. WRECKAGE IS 60MTRS LONG X 10MTRS WIDE. (I TUNSTEAD, 3.3.91). AMEND TO WK USC 45MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & GENERALLY INTACT, BOWS DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the ISOLDA wreck located?

The ISOLDA wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.42 N,6 33.25 W.

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

The ISOLDA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.42 N,6 33.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISOLDA?

The seabed around the ISOLDA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ISOLDA sink?

The ISOLDA sank on Dec 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ISOLDA discovered?

The wreck of the ISOLDA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ISOLDA belong to?

The ISOLDA belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the ISOLDA?

The ISOLDA had a tonnage of 734 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISOLDA?

The ISOLDA is classified as a light ship.

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