Iduna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Iduna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.053 N,1 25.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.417550
  • Longitude: -1.427933
Wreck Depth 31.77 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDUNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.4 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 8
Tonnage 860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1882
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 017.0,087.0,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 10.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 502500N, 012512W. (AUBD 304/63, ESCORT GROUP 14, 10.3.45 - 17.4.45). 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502500N, 012630W. F6841. 24.5.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA ON NC 2450. H6893/55 16.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 502500N, 012532W USING DECCA. BUT LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. SEABED HARD SAND. (HMS SCOTT, 2.11.55). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 19.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2450. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. H1288/75 10.10.75 IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL, THIS WK PROVED TO BE THE THREE MASTED SAILING STEAMER 'IDUNA' BUILT IN 1868. SHE LIES E/W AND STANDS 15FT AT THE HIGHEST POINT, THE BOILER AND ENGINES. THE HULL IS WOOD AND SOME 170FT IN LENGTH. (R J TODD, 7.9.75). NCA. HH090/962/01 10.12.02 EXAM'D 30.7.02 IN 5025.054N, 0125.678W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS AROUND WK. LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 65MTRS ALONG 000/180 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT WK WITH EXTENSIVE SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.11.03 SWEPT CLEAR 32.5, FOUL 33.0MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 1.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5025.053N, 0125.676W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 008/188 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 87MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1868 BY T & W SMITH, NORTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLIOT & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, INVERTED COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY OUSEBURN ENGINEERING WORKS, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR MALAGA. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BARQUE ZADOK. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT, EXTENSIVE SCOUR ALL AROUND WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 25.053 N,1 25.676 W
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FAQ

Where is the IDUNA wreck located?

The IDUNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.053 N,1 25.676 W.

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

The IDUNA lies at a depth of about 31.77 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.053 N,1 25.676 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IDUNA?

The seabed around the IDUNA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the IDUNA sink?

The IDUNA sank on May 26, 1882.

When was the wreck of the IDUNA discovered?

The wreck of the IDUNA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the IDUNA belong to?

The IDUNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IDUNA carrying?

The IDUNA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the IDUNA?

The IDUNA had a tonnage of 860 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDUNA?

The IDUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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