Ivy (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ivy (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 9.019 N,8 52.014 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.150317
  • Longitude: -8.866900
Wreck Depth 3.9 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IVY (STERN SECTION)
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 216 m
Width 31 m
Draught 18
Tonnage 28646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H2765/69 5.3.76 REPD AS DW 1000MTRS NW OF ISLAS SERRALLEIRAS LT. (CADIZ NM 168(T)/76). NAVEAM 082/76 ISSUED. H2765/69 4.5.76 STERN REPD TO SHOW ABOVE WATER IN 420912N, 085307W MARKED BY SMALL BUOY. (CADIZ NM 501/76). CHART AS ST. - NM 914/76. H2765/69 19.7.77 WK 'BLOWN UP'. WK PA 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 420915N, 085306W [BOW]; WK PA 5MTRS [2FMS 4FT] IN 420906N, 085300W [AMIDSHIPS]; ST IN 420900N, 085154W & ST IN 420936N, 085109W [STERN PARTS]. (CADIZ NM 841/77). - NM 1757/77. H2235/81 28.3.83 PARTS OF STERN IN 420948N, 085212W REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 255/83). SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [34813] MIDSHIPS & [34811] BOW. INS ST IN 420948N, 085212W. - NM 471/83. 25.4.83 ST IN 420903.5N, 085200W SHOWN ON SPANISH 924 & 925. - NM 1224/83. 2.8.89 ST SHOWN IN 420909N, 085205W [EUR] ON SPANISH CHARTS. NE 2548. 2.6.99 WK 3.9MTRS SHOWN IN 4209.090N, 0851.925W [EUR] ON SPANISH 416B [1997 EDN]. NE 2548. 8.9.04 SHOWN IN 4209.016N, 0852.018W [WGD] ON SPANISH 416B [2004 EDN]. NE 1730.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968, WAS ON PASSAGE FROM VICTORIA FOR ROSTOK WHEN SHE BROKE IN TWO AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON LAS ESTELAS ROCKS IN SEVERE WEATHER. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ISHIKAWAJIMA-HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 34811 & 34813

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FAQ

Where is the IVY (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 9.019 N,8 52.014 W.

How deep is the IVY (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 3.9 meters and is located at coordinates 42 9.019 N,8 52.014 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IVY (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the IVY (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the IVY (STERN SECTION) sink?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the IVY (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the IVY (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the IVY (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the IVY (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the IVY (STERN SECTION)?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 28646 tons.

What type of wreck is the IVY (STERN SECTION)?

The IVY (STERN SECTION) is classified as a carrier.

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