Ivy B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ivy b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 29.553 N,32 59.36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.492550
  • Longitude: 32.989333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IVY B
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 334
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1983
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H2289/82 13.12.83 HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS 1M N OF FALSE RAS GHARIB. (LL, 30.8.83) BREAKING UP AND ABANDONED. (LL, 3.9.83). NCA YET. H2289/82 10.2.84 AGROUND IN 282930N, 325922E. (EGYPTIAN NM 1/84) - NM 478/84. 29.4.97 SHOWN IN 282933N, 325922E [WGD] DUE TO REPOSITIONING COASTLINE FROM RECENT PHOTOPLOT DATA. NC 2374. 25.11.00 WGD POSN REASSESSED BY GEO REFERENCING: 2829.553N, 3259.360E. NE 2374.

Circumstances of loss

31.8.83 GROUNDED 1M N OF FALSE RAS GHARIB, WHILST EN-ROUTE IZMIT TO CALCUTTA. (LL, 31.8.83)

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FAQ

Where is the IVY B wreck located?

The IVY B wreck is located at coordinates 28 29.553 N,32 59.36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IVY B?

The seabed around the IVY B lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the IVY B sink?

The IVY B sank on Aug 9, 1983.

When was the wreck of the IVY B discovered?

The wreck of the IVY B was discovered in 1983.

What country did the IVY B belong to?

The IVY B belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IVY B carrying?

The IVY B was carrying cement,armament.

What was the tonnage of the IVY B?

The IVY B had a tonnage of 334 tons.

What type of wreck is the IVY B?

The IVY B is classified as a motor vessel.

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