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 was the wreck of the IONA discovered?

The wreck of the IONA was discovered in 1882.

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.

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
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.
Last Amended Date	May 4, 2010

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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