Ixia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ixia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.985 N,5 42.759 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133083
  • Longitude: -5.712650
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IXIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2985
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Surveying Details

8.1.70 8.1.70 WENT ASHORE ON THE VYNECK ROCKS, CAPE CORNWALL. (LLOYDS, TELECON). H1310/83/9 3.2.83 H1310/83/9 3.2.83 LOCATED LYING AGAINST BASE OF UNDERWATER CLIFF ABOUT 2 TO 300MTRS NNE OF THE CHARTED VYNECK ROCKS. AT THIS POINT THE CLIFF RISES TO A LEAST DEPTH OF ABOUT 5MTRS. THE STERN LIES TO THE N AND HER SHAFTS RUN TO THE SOUTH, BUT THE WRECK TURNS THROUGH A RIGHT ANGLE AT A BREAK IN THE REEF AND WRECKAGE OF THE BOW SECTION & BOILERS LIE IN AN E/W DIRN UP ON TO A PLATEAU. ESTIMATED POSN OF THE NEARBY HIGH POINT ON REEF IS 500757N, 054242W [OGB]. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). FOR FILING ONLY. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 15.11.10 USING M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J ROBINSON & SONS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 318 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR CONSTANTINOPLE. WENT ASHORE ON THE VYNECK ROCKS, CAPE CORNWALL AND BROKE IN TWO. CREW OF 30 ROWED TO SENNEN COVE & WERE SAVED. (LLOYDS TELECON, LANDS END SHIPWRECKS, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the IXIA wreck located?

The IXIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.985 N,5 42.759 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IXIA?

The seabed around the IXIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the IXIA sink?

The IXIA sank on Jun 30, 1929.

When was the wreck of the IXIA discovered?

The wreck of the IXIA was discovered in 1929.

What country did the IXIA belong to?

The IXIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IXIA carrying?

The IXIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the IXIA?

The IXIA had a tonnage of 2985 tons.

What type of wreck is the IXIA?

The IXIA is classified as a steam ship.

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