Ionic Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ionic star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.714 N,3 7.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.545233
  • Longitude: -3.124667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IONIC STAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 5602
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H392/40 26.2.40 H392/40 26.2.40 POSN 533240N, 030721W, OR 288DEGS, 1.7M FROM VICTORIA BEACH MARK. (MERSEY HR BOARD). NCA. H392/40 9.8.46 H392/40 9.8.46 ST IN 533240N, 030721W. (MDHB). BR STD. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 SHOWN IN 533242N, 030724W ON MERSEY HR BOARD SURVEY K1720. NC 1951. 16.4.73 16.4.73 OCT/NOV 1939 BULK OF CARGO RECOVERED & LANDED. DESTRUCTION OF VESSEL STARTED BY MS & WB. LATER HANDED OVER TO CONTRACT OR ON REPAYMENT FOR WEIGHT OF METAL LANDED. JULY 1941: OFFER ACCEPTED OF SHIP SALVAGE LTD TO REMOVE 200TONS AT 4/- PER TON. FEB 1942: USED AS A TARGET FOR GUN PRACTICE. MAY 1942: GUN PRACTICE HAS BEEN STOPPED BUT WILL RECOMMENCE SHORTLY. 18.1.44: 181 TONS REMOVED BY SHIP SALVAGE LTD. 21.3.44: MARINE COMMITTEE ORDER NO FURTHER EXPENDITURE ON THIS WK. HT ABOVE LBD UNKNOWN. POSN: 533243N, 030725W. 24.3.75 24.3.75 SHOWN ON SURVEY K3500/KF NO.10. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1998

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AND BROKE ITS BACK. VOYAGE FROM SANTOS TO LIVERPOOL.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the IONIC STAR wreck located?

The IONIC STAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.714 N,3 7.48 W.

When did the IONIC STAR sink?

The IONIC STAR sank on Oct 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the IONIC STAR discovered?

The wreck of the IONIC STAR was discovered in 1939.

What country did the IONIC STAR belong to?

The IONIC STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IONIC STAR carrying?

The IONIC STAR was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the IONIC STAR?

The IONIC STAR had a tonnage of 5602 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONIC STAR?

The IONIC STAR is classified as a steam ship.

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