Irex Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Irex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28 N,3 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.466667
  • Longitude: -3.183333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IREX
Type smack
Flag GB
Tonnage 16
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 SUNK IN 502800N, 031100W. (SNO TORQUAY, DOCKET M10203). 1918 SUNK IN 502800N, 031100W. (DOCKET M9802 ). SUNK 10M E BY S OF HOPES NOSE. (WW1SL). H3571/24 22.5.24 INS NDW PD WITH LEGEND 'WRECKS' IN 502800N, 031100W ON BA 3315. (CAPT A/P 2070/24). H2502/51 24.4.51 NOT FOUND. (HMS SEAGULL). DELETE FROM CHARTS. NOTE. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO 'LEONORA' [18263] IN 502800N, 031100W & WK [18234] IN 502620N, 031400W]. H2923/83 16.11.84 NOT FOUND. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD., HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND BOMBED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

See Also: 18263 & 18234

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FAQ

Where is the IREX wreck located?

The IREX wreck is located at coordinates 50 28 N,3 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IREX?

The seabed around the IREX lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the IREX sink?

The IREX sank on Feb 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the IREX discovered?

The wreck of the IREX was discovered in 1918.

What country did the IREX belong to?

The IREX belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IREX?

The IREX had a tonnage of 16 tons.

What type of wreck is the IREX?

The IREX is classified as a smack.

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