Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.3 N,10 1.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.005000
  • Longitude: 10.018333
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name IRENE
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 1948
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck IRENE is located at coordinates 55 0.3 N, 10 1.1 E within the Danish waters of the Baltic Sea. Originally reported as a sinking position in 1948, official records from the Danish Wreck Registry confirm that the wreck of the IRENE was successfully removed and lifted in 1948. Consequently, no structural remains such as welded steel or well broken debris exist at this location, and the site is no longer considered an underwater obstruction to navigation.

Surveying Details

H2889/48 30.4.48 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550018N, 100106E. (COPENHAGEN NM 12/656/48) NCA YET, RECORDED AS TEMPORARY INFORMATION ONLY. H2889/48 4.10.48 WRECK REMOVED. (COPENHAGEN NM 31/1466/48) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. 3.2.72 IDENTITY AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS GIVEN. (DANISH WK RECORDS) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS)

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE wreck located?

The IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.3 N,10 1.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE?

The seabed around the IRENE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the IRENE sink?

The IRENE sank on Mar 12, 1948.

When was the wreck of the IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE was discovered in 1948.

What country did the IRENE belong to?

The IRENE belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the IRENE?

The IRENE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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