Iris 1 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Iris 1 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
41 42 N,9 42 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 2300 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | IRIS 1 |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | VC |
| Tonnage | 1847 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | foodstuffs: solid |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 29, 1999 |
| Original Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 2.9.99 2.9.99 SANK IN 4142.0N, 0942.0W. (LL 31.8.99). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 3, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
PROBABLY SANK DUE TO GENERAL BAD STATE OF THE VESSEL. CREW OF 8 RESCUED BY MV 'LYNE'. (LLOYDS).
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