Ida Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.131 N,3 9.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.518850
  • Longitude: -3.152717
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDA
Type steam ship
Length 19.5 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 870
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1871
Original Detection Year 1871
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 14.2.1872 DISPERSED BY GUNPOWDER BY MDHB. COMPLETED ON 14.2.1872. DEPTH 24FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533107N, 030905W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION ABOUT 1 MILE NW FROM CROSBY LTV.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the IDA wreck located?

The IDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.131 N,3 9.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IDA?

The seabed around the IDA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the IDA sink?

The IDA sank on Nov 15, 1871.

When was the wreck of the IDA discovered?

The wreck of the IDA was discovered in 1871.

What was the tonnage of the IDA?

The IDA had a tonnage of 870 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDA?

The IDA is classified as a steam ship.

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