Isobel Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Isobel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.688 N,4 9.511 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.211467
  • Longitude: -4.158517
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISOBEL
Type ketch
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1931
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H741/31 29.2.31 SUNK APPROX 0.5 MILE N OF SEVEN HILLS, LEE BAY, ILFRACOMBE. DANGER TO COASTAL CRAFT. (CG, ILFRACOMBE. TELEGRAM 28.1.31). H741/31 30.1.31 LIES IN 5FMS WITH MAST SHOWING ABT 6FT AT HW. POSN 2 MILES W OF CAPSTONE LOOKOUT, ABOUT 0.5 MILE OFF SHORE. (CG ILFRACOMBE, C.G. 29). H741/31 24.2.31 HAS BEEN DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 25FT [LWS]. CORRECT POSN - 255 DEG BULL PT LTHO 2.0 MILES. (TH, 20.2.31). PLOTS 511227N, 040903W. H3840/86 13.4.88 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SHIP SONAR SEARCH. NO SPECIAL SEARCH MADE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). HH100/351/05 15.4.92 SMALL VESSEL LOCATED USING DECCA IN 511239.5N, 040926.5W IN ABOUT 20MTRS. DIFFICULT TO FIND. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). NCA YET. 23.7.01 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2015/000250066 2.12.15 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS40, CEFAS SURVEY 2014). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2020/000233025 19.4.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020 (HI1506, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB).NFA
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2020
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FAQ

Where is the ISOBEL wreck located?

The ISOBEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.688 N,4 9.511 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISOBEL?

The seabed around the ISOBEL lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ISOBEL sink?

The ISOBEL sank on Jan 28, 1931.

When was the wreck of the ISOBEL discovered?

The wreck of the ISOBEL was discovered in 1931.

What country did the ISOBEL belong to?

The ISOBEL belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ISOBEL?

The ISOBEL is classified as a ketch.

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