Idaho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Idaho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 15 N,9 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.250000
  • Longitude: -9.700000
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDAHO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3023
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.8.18 M013682 25.8.18 REPORT OF FAILED TORPEDO ATTACK WHICH MISSED IN 461500N, 094200W. A SHORT TIME LATER WAS HIT AND SANK IN 5MINS. (VA, MILFORD HAVEN: A.P.REPORT). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1899 BY W. GRAY & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN 120M N BY W 1/2W OF CAPE VILLANO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ORIGINAL OWNER H SAMMAN & CO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 15 N,9 42 W
Idaho on Wreck Map Idaho Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the IDAHO wreck located?

The IDAHO wreck is located at coordinates 46 15 N,9 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IDAHO?

The seabed around the IDAHO lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the IDAHO sink?

The IDAHO sank on Aug 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the IDAHO discovered?

The wreck of the IDAHO was discovered in 1918.

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 3023 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDAHO?

The IDAHO is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks