Irving Forest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Irving forest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 59 N,28 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.983333
  • Longitude: -28.450000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRVING FOREST
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/35001 21.2.90 LAST SEEN AFLOAT, BUT LISTING HEAVILY, IN 465836N, 282649W. (LL 13.1.90 & FALMOUTH CG, 11.1.90). ASSUMED SUNK. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-FINNALPINO '83. BUILT IN 1973 BY VALMET OY HELSINGIN TELAKK, HELSINKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GAINVIR TRANSPORT LTD. PASSAGE ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR ROUEN. CARGO 21 CONTAINERS WOODPULP ON DECK AND NEWSPRINT IN THE HOLD. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST DURING BAD WEATHER. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH BY TUG, PRESUMED SUNK. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 59 N,28 27 W
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FAQ

Where is the IRVING FOREST wreck located?

The IRVING FOREST wreck is located at coordinates 46 59 N,28 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRVING FOREST?

The seabed around the IRVING FOREST lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the IRVING FOREST discovered?

The wreck of the IRVING FOREST was discovered in 1990.

What country did the IRVING FOREST belong to?

The IRVING FOREST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the IRVING FOREST carrying?

The IRVING FOREST was carrying general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the IRVING FOREST?

The IRVING FOREST had a tonnage of 6982 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRVING FOREST?

The IRVING FOREST is classified as a carrier.

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