Ionian (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ionian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 54.527 N,1 54.387 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.908783
- Longitude: 1.906450
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| Wreck Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
IONIAN (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
105.5 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Draught |
6.4 |
| Sonar Length |
70 |
| Sonar Width |
12 |
| Shadow Height |
0.8 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
3114 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 29, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
1995 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 17, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel identified as the IONIAN is located in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk, England, at coordinates 51 54.527 N, 1 54.387 E. This historical underwater obstruction is situated near the Inner Gabbard sandbank. Originally reported as a World War II casualty, later surveys confirm the site contains the remains of a steamship, likely dating to the World War I era. Detailed sonar and diving examinations describe the wreck as a broken-up vessel measuring approximately 70 meters in length and 12 meters in width. The remains are oriented on a 050/230-degree axis, with the bow section serving as the highest point of the structure. The wreck stands approximately 0.8 meters clear of the seabed in a localized scour, with a least echo sounder depth of 12.4 meters within a general depth of 13 meters. The site exhibits a large magnetic anomaly, indicating the presence of significant metallic structural debris, although the wreck is partially covered by shifting sands. This site is documented as an underwater obstruction of interest for maritime history and navigation.
Surveying Details
ABANDONED 340 DEG, 4 MILES FROM NEWARP LTV. (WW2SL). PLOTS IN ABOUT 515200N, 015230E. H0214/39 12.12.39 WK COULD NOT BE FOUND. (NID; HMS HASTING; FO IN C YARMOUTH). 12.12.39 PFNM 2780/39 ISSUED. CANCELLED BY PFNM 2874/39. H4139/76 12.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). HH100/351/07 15.6.93 WK LOCATED ON INNER GABBARD IN 515439N, 015402E [OGB]. STANDS 3MTRS CLEAR OF SEABED BUT IN A SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. BOW SECTION IS HIGHEST POINT. WK IS PARTLY COVERED BY SAND BUT IN PARTS STANDS MORE THAN 1MTR CLEAR. APPEARS TO BE A SS OF WW1 ERA. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM, 8.6.93). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 EXAM'D 12.7.95 IN 515431.62N, 015423.23E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.0, FOUL 12.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.4 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR, DCS3 HT 0.8MTR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY BROKEN UP BUT STILL VISIBLE. WK LIES 170MTRS S AND 100MTRS E OF SHALLOWER WATER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1938 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HULL. MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 54.527 N,1 54.387 E
Ionian (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ionian (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.527 N,1 54.387 E.
How deep is the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.527 N,1 54.387 E.
How deep is the seabed around the IONIAN (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 29, 1939.
When was the wreck of the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.
What country did the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the IONIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the IONIAN (POSSIBLY)?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3114 tons.
What type of wreck is the IONIAN (POSSIBLY)?
The IONIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
LARGELY BROKEN UP, IN SCOUR, BOW HIGHEST PART