Ionian (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ionian (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.861267
  • Longitude: 1.919083
Wreck Depth 15.56 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONIAN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 103.9
Sonar Width 45
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 91
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 133.0,035.0,003.0,318
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 21.12.39 'IONIAN' REPD LOST IN 525430N, 020300E. (FOIC YARMOUTH). - PFNM ISSUED. MINED ABOUT 4M N OF NEWARP LTV. (LLOYDS WW2). 31.1.40 LATER REPD IN 525400N, 020300E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 24.6.41 CHART AS DW PA IN 525400N, 020300E. - NM 1450/41. H0214/39 21.11.49 NOTHING FOUND IN 525400N, 020300E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). DELETED. - NM 2380/49. 14.12.50 WK LOCATED IN 525136N, 015518E. LEAST DEPTH 18FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). CHART AS WK 5FMS 3FT. BR STD. H4167/59 3.7.70 NOT FOUND BY MINEHUNTER DURING AREA SEARCH FOR CRASHED AIRCRAFT. (HMS BRONINGTON, 17.6.70). 14.3.73 CHART AS WK 5.3MTRS. NC 106. HH090/563/01 3.11.92 EXAM'D 17.9.92 IN 525139N, 015518E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS BY E/S. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEG WITH A SANDWAVE FORMED AROUND IT. LARGE WK GIVING A GOOD SONAR TRACE AND A STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 563). AMEND TO WK 12.6MTRS. - NM 3460/92. SEP 2020/000100123 14.5.20 EXAM'D 13.02.19; IN 5251.676N, 0155.145E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 103.9MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 091/271 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 318 DEGS. WRECK HAS DISINTEGRATED. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938 BY W GRAY & CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO HULL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, SANDWAVE FORMED AROUND WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E
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FAQ

Where is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E.

How deep is the IONIAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.56 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.676 N,1 55.145 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the IONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the IONIAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the IONIAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IONIAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the IONIAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IONIAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3114 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The IONIAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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