Ioanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ioanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 49.462 N,0 11.829 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.824367
  • Longitude: -0.197150
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name IOANNA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 96.9 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2873
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1074/51 20.10.66 DW SHOWN IN 354935N, 001140W. (PARIS NM 4123/66). - NM 1969/66. H1871/67 17.11.69 RG CONL LT BUOY, GP.FL(2)G.6S IN 354947N, 001139W. (PARIS NM 69.39.26). CHART AS 2C N OF WK. BR STD. 20.9.72 INS DW, STS FOR BUOY. NC 1909. 24.5.73 CHARTED AS DW, WITH F G LT BUOY. NE 837. H3319/74 8.3.76 BUOY REMOVED. (BREST NM 76.05.23). - NM 565/76. 22.8.83 SHOWN AS DW IN 354933N, 001141.5W ON US 52262. NCA. 28.7.86 SHOWN AS DW IN 354937N, 001146W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5929. NC 838. 24.6.02 24.6.02 CHARTED IN 3549.62N, 0011.74W [UND], [LOCAL FIT]. 1.4.09 SHOWN IN 3549.630N, 0011.738W [EUR] ON BA 838 [NC DTD 11.12.87].
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1926 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALMA HORN SHIPPING CO., SA. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN HER ENGINE-ROOM WHILE LOADING A CARGO OF ESPARTO GRASS. SHE WAS TOWED OUT OF ARZEW & LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the IOANNA wreck located?

The IOANNA wreck is located at coordinates 35 49.462 N,0 11.829 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IOANNA?

The seabed around the IOANNA lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the IOANNA sink?

The IOANNA sank on Sep 22, 1966.

When was the wreck of the IOANNA discovered?

The wreck of the IOANNA was discovered in 1966.

What country did the IOANNA belong to?

The IOANNA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IOANNA carrying?

The IOANNA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the IOANNA?

The IOANNA had a tonnage of 2873 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOANNA?

The IOANNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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