Ida (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ida (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30 N,1 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.500000
  • Longitude: 1.000000
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 'OFF HUMBER' (WW1SL & A CROTHALL). POSN 533000N, 010000E FOR FILING ONLY. 11.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. BELIEVED TO BE WK [8963] IN 535536N, 001251E. AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000300377 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY A HALL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKOUGAARD. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 143HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE LEITH FOR LONDON. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-39. UC-39 WAS ITSELF SUNK LATER THE SAME DAY. (LLWW1, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [8963]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30 N,1 0 E
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FAQ

Where is the IDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30 N,1 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the IDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the IDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the IDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the IDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IDA (POSSIBLY)?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1172 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDA (POSSIBLY)?

The IDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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