Ike Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ike Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 2.075 N,42 47.317 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.034583
  • Longitude: 42.788617
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IKE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 3256
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1962
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H3362/62 14.3.63 H3362/62 14.3.63 STERN LIES 084.5DEGS, 1.3M & BOW 088DEGS, 1.3M FROM 1284FT SPOT HEIGHT ON JABAL ZUQAR ISLAND. (SS 'QUEDA' HN, T.T. BIDEFORD). CHART AS STF IN 140150N, 424800E. - NM 552/63. H3362/62 29.4.64 H3362/62 29.4.64 CONFIRMATION OF WK. (US NM 1633/64). NFA. H3362/62 16.4.64 H3362/62 16.4.64 STATED TO BE POSN APPROX. (US NM 3075/64). NCA. 6.12.82 6.12.82 NOW CHARTED IN 140204N, 424718E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 453. H3362/62 20.1.83 H3362/62 20.1.83 ST IN 140200N, 424724E IS CONSPIC & APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN ON FIRE AFTER BEACHING. (MV AL SALEHIAH, HN 29.11.82). CHART AS ST CONSIC. NC 453. 10.4.84 10.4.84 NOW CHARTED IN 140204.5N, 424719E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1925. H3334/86 6.4.88 H3334/86 6.4.88 SIGHTED AND POSN CONFIRMED. (MV TASMAN UNIVERSAL, HN DTD 3.3.88). 12.1.02 12.1.02 [WGD] POSN: 1402.075N, 04247.317E. NE 453.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND & SANK N OF EAST PT, JABAL ZUQAR ISLAND.

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FAQ

Where is the IKE wreck located?

The IKE wreck is located at coordinates 14 2.075 N,42 47.317 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IKE?

The seabed around the IKE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the IKE sink?

The IKE sank on Dec 1, 1962.

When was the wreck of the IKE discovered?

The wreck of the IKE was discovered in 1963.

What country did the IKE belong to?

The IKE belonged to US.

What cargo was the IKE carrying?

The IKE was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the IKE?

The IKE had a tonnage of 3256 tons.

What type of wreck is the IKE?

The IKE is classified as a steam ship.