Irenes Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Irenes hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 46 N,28 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.766667
  • Longitude: 28.250000
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENES HOPE
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 132.3 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.12.78 VESSEL WAS ABANDONED IN 324500N, 281500E APPROX. (LLOYDS 14.2.78). NCA. 18.1.79 REPORT RECEIVED FROM PIRAEUS THAT VESSEL SANK IN 324600N, 281500E APPROX. (LLOYDS 20.1.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RODOSEAS SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE CIVITAVECCHIA FOR DAMMAM, SANK NW OF ALEXANDRIA AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY CREW DUE TO ENGINE TROUBLE. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the IRENES HOPE wreck located?

The IRENES HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 32 46 N,28 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENES HOPE?

The seabed around the IRENES HOPE lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the IRENES HOPE sink?

The IRENES HOPE sank on Dec 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the IRENES HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the IRENES HOPE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the IRENES HOPE belong to?

The IRENES HOPE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the IRENES HOPE carrying?

The IRENES HOPE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IRENES HOPE?

The IRENES HOPE had a tonnage of 6196 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENES HOPE?

The IRENES HOPE is classified as a carrier.

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