Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.097 N,2 53.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.818283
  • Longitude: -2.895600
Water Depth -1 m
Drying Height of the Feature 18 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 98.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers FUNNEL 18M
Surveying Details H3145/69 27.3.69 ST IN 584911N, 025325W. (LLOYDS, MARCH 1969). INS AS ST. - NM 732/69. 25.9.74 SLOWLY BEING BROKEN UP WHERE SHE LIES. LIES PARALLEL TO THE COAST, BOWS NE. (SEA BREEZES, SEP 1974). 2.12.75 HULL, SUPERSTRUCTURE & FUNNEL STILL MAINLY INTACT. SOME SIDE PLATING IS MISSING FROM THE PORT SIDE. TOP OF FUNNEL IS 18.5MTRS ABOVE MHWS. REAR CARGO HATCHES & DERRICKS ARE GONE. FRONT DERRICKS STILL INTACT. SHIP IS SITTING UPRIGHT ON THE ROCKY FORESHORE, BOWS NE. SOME WRECKAGE IS SCATTERED ON THE ROCKS ON THE PORT SIDE. (ORDNANCE SURVEY AIR PHOTOGRAPH DTD 16.5.1973 SORTIE 73/137 PRINT NO.133). 10.9.80 AMENDED TO STF (FUNNEL 18 MTRS) IN 584908.4N, 025348.9W. NC 2581. H1270/76 5.3.76 POSN 584908.4N, 025348.9W ON PHOTOPLOT PG1428-LP1. PLOTS ON LAND ON 2581, AS DISCREPANCY IN COASTLINE.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1947, RAN AGROUND 0.5M S OF GRIM NESS HEAD, S RONALDSAY AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL IN GALE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAN PARASKEVI SHIPPING CO. SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP. 8 MEMBERS OF LONGHOPE LIFEBOAT LOST THEIR LIVES GOING TO VESSEL'S ASSISTENCE.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE wreck located?

The IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.097 N,2 53.736 W.

When did the IRENE sink?

The IRENE sank on Mar 17, 1969.

When was the wreck of the IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the IRENE belong to?

The IRENE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the IRENE carrying?

The IRENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE?

The IRENE had a tonnage of 2636 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE?

The IRENE is classified as a steam ship.

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