Prince Igor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Prince igor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.544 N,1 24.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.709067
  • Longitude: 1.404450
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Shadow Height 2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1978
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3921/73 26.9.78 REPD LYING ON SIDE WITH SEAS BREAKING OVER IN 514230N, 012500E, APPROX. (LL 29.8.78). PLOTS ON LITTLE SUNK SAND AND WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BREAK UP. NCA. H1936/78 6.4.81 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC E/S SEARCH - OPEN SPACING. (HMS EGERIA, HI 60B/80). H2044/81 18.1.83 SMALL WK EXAM'D 27.10.82 IN 514230N, 012423E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.2 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (SOISS, HI 80). BR STD. HH090/628/01 1.7.94 EXAM'D 21.5.94 IN 514230N, 012422E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.5MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. PARTIALLY BURIED WITH ONLY ONE ON TOP. (NP1016, HI 628). NCA. 8.3.13 EXAM'D 27.11.12 IN 5142.508N, 0124.148E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.95 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. HT 2MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AMEND WK 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000289545 29.10.24 WK SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024, LOCATED IN 5142.544N, 0124.267E [WGD], 150MTRS TO THE NE. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. (HI1863, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, RoS annex F). RETAIN 11.9MTRS ABOVE IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED. CREW OF 5 RESCUED BY HELICOPTER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.544 N,1 24.267 E
Prince Igor (Probably) on Wreck Map Prince Igor (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.544 N,1 24.267 E.

How deep is the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.544 N,1 24.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY)?

The PRINCE IGOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

Back to Wrecks