Iris (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Iris (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.527 N,1 31.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.758783
  • Longitude: 1.532333
Wreck Depth 15.52 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 30.64
Sonar Width 10.08
Shadow Height 0.48
Orientation 68
Tonnage 2090
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 012.1,010.0,000.9,039
Debris Field 002.1,079
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7718/18 19.12.18 SANK IN POSN 514500N, 013300E. (SNO BRIGHTLINGSEA). H4026/86 22.12.87 EXAM'D 23.9.87 IN 514530N, 013207E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5 - 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17MTRS. TWO CONTACTS, LYING N/S, ABOUT 20MTRS APART. LARGER CONTACT (SOUTH) IS ABOUT 20MTRS LONG. SMALL MAG ANOMALIES. (NP 1016, HI 375). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H6337/87 15.8.88 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 420). NCA. H3935/88 24.6.89 EXAM'D 24.6.89 IN 514530N, 013203E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. ILL-DEFINED CONTACT COVERING AREA 15 X 15MTRS, APPROX. SIGNIFICANT SCOUR WITH POSSIBLE DEBRIS WITHIN IT. (NP 1016, HI 457). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/516/01 4.12.91 LOCATED 1.9.91 IN CHARTED POSN USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. APPARENTLY A SMALL WK LYING AT SEABED LEVEL IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS WITH NO SONAR SHADOW OR SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 516). NCA. HH090/574/01 15.10.93 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. ONLY SCOUR, DEPTH 16MTRS, LOCATED ON E/S. NO DCS3 HT. NO MAG ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 574). HH090/626/94 15.6.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 627). NCA. HH090/655/01 19.7.95 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 655). NCA. HH090/690/01 23.7.96 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 690). NCA. HH090/760/01 14.7.98 EXAM'D 21.4.98 IN 514529.4N, 013201.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. COMPRISED OF 2 ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED PIECES, ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BARELY STANDS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 769). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/852/01 19.7.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 852). NCA. HH090/886/01 22.6.00 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 886). NCA. HH090/936/01 3.8.01 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 936). NCA. HH090/993/01 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 993). NCA. HH091/267/01 9.2.09 EXAM'D 12.6.08 IN 5145.520N, 0131.920E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.80 IN GEN DEPTH 15-16MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS. SINGLE OBJECT PARTLY COVERED WITH SEDIMENT AND LYING IN A SMALL HOLE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1267). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000256598 26.10.20 EXAM'D 20.8.20; FOUL LOCATED IN 5145.527N, 0131.940E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 36.05MTRS, WIDTH 8.54MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7.89MTRS, WIDTH 6.56MTRS, 1.27MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 045 DEGS. LARGELY INDISTINGUISHABLE. SCOUR SURROUNDING TWO SMALL FEATURES. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1693). AMEND FOUL 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000027743 14.02.23 EXAM�D 11.11.22; OBSTN LOCATED IN 5145.527N, 0131.940E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 30.64MTRS, WIDTH 10.08MTRS, HT 0.48MTRS. ORIENTATION 068/248 DEGS. BROKEN UP & LARGELY BURIED. 2 FEATURES PRESENT WITH SCOUR & DEBRIS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1765 - H525-14965). RETAIN FOUL 15.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SCREW PROPULSION. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR ROUEN. STRANDED. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP & LARGELY BURIED. 2 FEATURES PRESENT WITH SCOUR & DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the IRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.527 N,1 31.94 E.

How deep is the IRIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.52 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.527 N,1 31.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the IRIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the IRIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IRIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the IRIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the IRIS (POSSIBLY)?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2090 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRIS (POSSIBLY)?

The IRIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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