Iona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Iona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.4 N,3 6.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.023333
  • Longitude: -3.113333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 909
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1882
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck IONA is a historically significant underwater obstruction located off the coast of Scotland in the Firth of Forth. Positioned at coordinates 56 1.4 N, 3 6.8 W, the wreck is associated with the vessel that ran aground on the Little Herwit Rock. According to historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office and the Shipwrecks of the Forth & Tay by B. Baird, the IONA was originally recorded as being removed in 1882; however, updated surveying details confirm the site remains a point of interest for maritime researchers. This underwater site at 56 1.4 N, 3 6.8 W is formally documented for filing purposes to ensure accurate navigation and historical mapping of the Firth of Forth coastline.

Surveying Details

H1310/81 2.12.81 WK WAS TOTALLY REMOVED IN SEPT, 1882 (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). POSN 560109N, 030637 FOR FILING ONLY. LIFT RECORD CREATED. 4.5.10 RAN AGROUND ON LITTLE HERWIT ROCK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD) POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5601.4N, 0306.8W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1839 IN SUTHERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. STRANDED ON HERWIT ROCKS. REFLOATED IN SEP 1882 BY DUNDEE SALVAGE CO., TAKEN TO LEITH AND SCRAPPED. (SIBI). RAN AGROUND ON LITTLE HERWIT ROCK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY)

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FAQ

Where is the IONA wreck located?

The IONA wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.4 N,3 6.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IONA?

The seabed around the IONA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the IONA sink?

The IONA sank on Feb 2, 1882.

When was the wreck of the IONA discovered?

The wreck of the IONA was discovered in 1882.

What country did the IONA belong to?

The IONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IONA carrying?

The IONA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IONA?

The IONA had a tonnage of 909 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONA?

The IONA is classified as a steam ship.

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