Iugo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Iugo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.72 N,3 30.03 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.228667
  • Longitude: 3.500500
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IUGO
Type carrier
Flag RO
Length 130.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 5934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers 2 W CARD LT BUOYS, ONE WITH RACON D, CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2001

Surveying Details

HH340/530/05 6.3.00 DW IN PA 5213.1N, 0330.0E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY 'WRECK', VQ (9) 6 SEC IN 5213.6N, 0329.9E [EUR] AND W CARD LT BUOY VQ(9) 10 SEC, RACON D, IN 5213.6N, 0329.8E [EUR]. (NETH COASTGUARD, FAX DTD 5.3.00). HH340/530/05 9.3.00 SANK IN PA 5213.1N, 0330.0E [EUR]. (LL 6.3.00). NCA YET, WAIT NETHERLANDS NM. HH340/530/05 23.3.00 DW IN 5213.77N, 0330.11E [EUR], MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY 'WRECK', VQ(9)10S IN 5213.570N, 0329.960E [EUR], AND W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY 'W', VQ(9)10S, RACON (D). (NETHERLANDS NM 11/144P/2000). FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH CB, NCA YET. AWAIT NETHERLANDS CHART CORRECTING NM. HH340/530/05 11.8.00 SALVAGE WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. (NETHERLANDS NM 31/365T/00). NCA. HH340/530/06 19.9.01 WK AND W CARD BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 36/513/01). AMENDED LIFT. NCA, NEVER CHARTED.

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED A LIST OF 20 DEGS IN HEAVY WEATHER. LATER LIST INCREASED TO 30 DEGS AND FINALLY 90 DEGS. CREW RECOVERED. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR ASHDOD, ISRAEL. CARGO IRON ORE RESIDUE.

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FAQ

Where is the IUGO wreck located?

The IUGO wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.72 N,3 30.03 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IUGO?

The seabed around the IUGO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the IUGO sink?

The IUGO sank on Mar 4, 2000.

When was the wreck of the IUGO discovered?

The wreck of the IUGO was discovered in 2000.

What country did the IUGO belong to?

The IUGO belonged to RO.

What cargo was the IUGO carrying?

The IUGO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the IUGO?

The IUGO had a tonnage of 5934 tons.

What type of wreck is the IUGO?

The IUGO is classified as a carrier.

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