Ionic (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ionic (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.626300
  • Longitude: 0.290383
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONIC (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.8 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 25.5
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 145
Tonnage 159
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1928
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1591/28 18.9.28 POSN 262 DEG, 5.1M FROM SPURN LTHO. LEAST DEPTH 40FT [LWS] AFTER DISPERSAL. INS WK 40FT (1928) IN 533706N, 001741E. - NM 1483/28. H3805/72 28.2.78 WRECKAGE EXAM'D 6.9.77 IN 533734N, 001733E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.4 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 60FT, WIDTH 30FT. DIVERS REPORT VESSEL APPEARS TO HAVE SUNK BODILY, WITH A LIST TO PORT. LIES 245/065 DEG. APPARENTLY ONLY STERN OF VESSEL SHOWS ABOVE SEABED, FOR'D PART OF WHICH IS COVERED BY NEW FISH NETS. (SOISS, & HMS BILDESTON, WRECK REPORT). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 29.11.79 IN 533734N, 001730E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. SMALL COMPACT WK LYING NW/SE. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 11.6.81 IN 533733N, 001733E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.9 IN GEN DEPTH 14.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.03MTRS. SMALL TRAWLER LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE AND ALMOST BURIED. TWO HIGH POINTS, POSSIBLY MASTS, MIDSHIPS AND AFT. SONAR LENGTH 33.5MTRS, BEAM 6.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. 5.6.90 RECENTLY DIVED ON. CONFIRMED AS WK OF A TRAWLER. STANDS 6 TO 7FT HIGH AND IS CONSIDERABLY SILTED UP. (M OXLADE, 4.6.90). 5.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5337.578N, 0017.423E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.95 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HT 2.55MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). BOWS ?NW, NW END COLLAPSED. MINOR SCOUR AT WK. AMEND WK 12.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY EARLE'S SB CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIMSBY STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER BEING DAMAGED IN COLLISION WITH HULL FISH CARRIER HORNBILL.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ?NW, NE END COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E
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FAQ

Where is the IONIC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The IONIC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E.

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

The IONIC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.578 N,0 17.423 E.

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

The seabed around the IONIC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the IONIC (PROBABLY) sink?

The IONIC (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1928.

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

The wreck of the IONIC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1928.

What country did the IONIC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The IONIC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IONIC (PROBABLY)?

The IONIC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 159 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONIC (PROBABLY)?

The IONIC (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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