Ira (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ira (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.084 N,1 31.127 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.184733
  • Longitude: 1.518783
Wreck Depth 12.09 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 106.13
Sonar Width 7.36
Shadow Height 2.07
Orientation 343
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 044.2,022.8,006.6,238
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5854/47 7.2.51 TWO MASTS ALWAYS VISIBLE. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185], DTD 1947). CHART AS ST. NC 1828. H927/59 3.10.60 TWO MASTS SHOWING AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (ECES, DTD 1959). ADD LEGEND: (2MASTS). LC 1828. H2421/62 24.8.62 NO LONGER DRIES. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 56FT. SCOUR DEPTH 77FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS ECHO, DTD 22.3.62). AMENDED TO DW. LC 1828. H3890/68 19.3.68 A GOOD SONAR CONTACT LYING IN A HUGE SCOUR SURROUNDED BY VERY UNEVEN SEABED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 35FT. SCOUR DEPTH 71FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 29/67). AMEND TO WK 5FMS. BR STD. 4.3.68 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4FMS 4FT. NE 1828. H4667/70 31.12.70 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH USING SMB. (HMS BULLDOG, 21.9.70). 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8.5MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511057N, 013118E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.6 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.6MTRS. SEABED UNEVEN. NO SURFACE DISTURBANCE VISIBLE AT HW. LIES IN DEEP SCOUR. CONSIDERABLE CHANGE IN SEABED SINCE LAST SURVEY. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND WK 4.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1828. H1283/76/118 9.9.76 SANK IN 511057N, 013117E. (R A LEE). H1938/78 19.3.81 NO SIGN OF WK OR SCOUR FOUND DURING ROUTINE SOUNDING. LACK OF TIME PRECLUDED FULL SEARCH. GEN DEPTH IN AREA APPROX 5MTRS LESS THAN CHARTED. WK PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN COVERED. RECOMMEND DELETE FROM CHARTS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/511/01 12.2.91 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/738/01 22.7.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. LIES IN AN AREA OF 2MTR HIGH ASSYMETRICAL SANDWAVES. CONSIDERED TO BE ENTIRELY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 738). NCA. HH091/294/01 / SEP 2010/000060716 26.3.10 EXAM'D 13.8.09 IN 5111.064N, 0131.130E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.12 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. LARGE WK, BROKEN IN TWO OR THREE SECTIONS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). ASSUMED TO BE IRA. UPRIGHT, BROKEN FWD OF MIDSHIPS. INS AS WK 7.1MTRS. BR STD. 26.2.13 LOCATED 17.12.12 IN 5111.065N, 0131.133E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.57 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. LENGTH 101.7MTRS, WIDTH 69MTRS, HT 8.93MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. CHECK LINES ONLY. NFS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). NCA. SEP 2015/000083470 18.5.16 EXAM'D 7.9.15 IN 5111.066N, 0131.139E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 103.7MTRS, WIDTH 23.2MTRS, HT 13.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 152/332. SCOUR 73.4MTRS, 8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 62.6. SITTING UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BROKEN/BURIED. (EGS HI 1484). AMEND DW 11.6MTRS. RSDRA2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 25.09.2021; IN 5111.084N, 0131.127E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 106.13MTRS, WIDTH 7.36MTRS, HEIGHT 2.07MTRS, ORIENTATION 343/163 DEGS. LARGELY COVERED BY SAND, LEAST DEPTH AT BOW, SCOUT TO NW & SE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13719). AMEND DW 12MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARRY PERCY. BUILT IN 1943. GREEK FLAG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT NEWS FOR ANTWERP. RAN AGROUND AND BROKE IN TWO. (SIBI).

General Comments

LARGELY COVERED BY SAND, LEAST DEPTH AT BOW, SCOUT TO NW & SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 11.084 N,1 31.127 E
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FAQ

Where is the IRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.084 N,1 31.127 E.

How deep is the IRA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.09 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.084 N,1 31.127 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the IRA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 7, 1947.

When was the wreck of the IRA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1947.

What country did the IRA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IRA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the IRA (POSSIBLY)?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRA (POSSIBLY)?

The IRA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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