Isle Of Iona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Isle of iona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.21 N,0 36.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.503500
  • Longitude: -0.601700
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLE OF IONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1906
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF WHITBY. (DODS). POSN 543012N, 003600W FOR FILING ONLY. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY T & W SMITH, NORTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLES STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROCHESTER. STRANDED IN EASTERLY FORCE 9. CREW AND LATER THE CAPTAIN RECOVERED. 600 TONS OF CARGO RECOVERED BEFORE SHE BROKE UP. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ISLE OF IONA wreck located?

The ISLE OF IONA wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.21 N,0 36.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLE OF IONA?

The seabed around the ISLE OF IONA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ISLE OF IONA sink?

The ISLE OF IONA sank on Dec 7, 1906.

When was the wreck of the ISLE OF IONA discovered?

The wreck of the ISLE OF IONA was discovered in 1906.

What country did the ISLE OF IONA belong to?

The ISLE OF IONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ISLE OF IONA carrying?

The ISLE OF IONA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ISLE OF IONA?

The ISLE OF IONA had a tonnage of 1139 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLE OF IONA?

The ISLE OF IONA is classified as a steam ship.

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