Idaho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Idaho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 5.137 N,6 35.283 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.085617
  • Longitude: -6.588050
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDAHO
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1878
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/88/9 2.3.88 LOCATED 12.8.87 IN 520507N, 063514W. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY SOUP PLATE BEARING OWNERS' TRADING CREST AND NAME. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 34 IN GEN DEPTHS 38-42MTRS. LIES ON EVEN KEEL, ORIENTATED SE/NW WITH BOWS SE. ABOUT 90% OF WK HAS COLLAPSED IN ON ITSELF, ONLY THE BOWS STAND SOMEWHAT INTACT AND STAND 15-20FT ABOVE SEABED. (DIVERS REPORT). INS AS WK 34MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1988

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS NEAR CONINGBEG LIGHTSHIP AND FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN.

General Comments

ON AN EVEN KEEL, WELL COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the IDAHO wreck located?

The IDAHO wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.137 N,6 35.283 W.

How deep is the IDAHO and where exactly is it located?

The IDAHO lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.137 N,6 35.283 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IDAHO?

The seabed around the IDAHO lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the IDAHO sink?

The IDAHO sank on Jun 1, 1878.

When was the wreck of the IDAHO discovered?

The wreck of the IDAHO was discovered in 1988.

What country did the IDAHO belong to?

The IDAHO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IDAHO?

The IDAHO had a tonnage of 3357 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDAHO?

The IDAHO is classified as a merchant vessel.