Ivy (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ivy (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 9.221 N,8 53.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.153683
  • Longitude: -8.884850
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IVY (BOW SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 216 m
Width 31 m
Draught 18
Tonnage 28646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1976
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S4M CLOSE W
Surveying Details H2765/69 5.3.76 REPD AS DW 1000MTRS NW OF ISLAS SERRALLEIRAS LT. (CADIZ TNM 168/76). NAVEAM 082/76 ISSUED. H2765/69 4.5.76 STERN REPD TO SHOW ABOVE WATER IN 420912N, 085307W MARKED BY SMALL BUOY. (CADIZ NM 501/76). CHART AS ST. - NM 914/76. H2765/69 19.7.77 WK 'BLOWN UP'. WK PA 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 420915N, 085306W [BOW]; WK PA 5MTRS [2FMS 4FT] IN 420906N, 085300W [AMIDSHIPS]; ST IN 420900N, 085154W & ST IN 420936N, 085109W [STERN PARTS]. (CADIZ NM 841/77). - NM 1757/77. 25.1.83 WK 12MTRS SHOWN IN 420906N, 085300W ON SPANISH 9241. NC 2548. H2235/81 28.3.83 PARTS OF STERN IN 420948N, 085212W REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 255/83). SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [34813] MIDSHIPS & [34812] STERN. 2.8.89 WK 12MTRS SHOWN IN 420918N, 085302W [EUR] MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, CLOSE NW ON SPANISH CHART. NE 2548. 2.6.99 W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S4M, SHOWN CLOSE W OF WK ON SPANISH 416B [1997 EDN]. NE 2548. 11.12.02 SHOWN IN 4209.221N, 0853.110W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4167 [2ND EDN AUG'02, LARGEST SCALE 1:10,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968, WAS ON PASSAGE FROM VICTORIA FOR ROSTOK WHEN SHE BROKE IN TWO AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON LAS ESTELAS ROCKS IN SEVERE WEATHER. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ISHIKAWAJIMA-HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 34813 & 34812

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FAQ

Where is the IVY (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 9.221 N,8 53.091 W.

How deep is the IVY (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 42 9.221 N,8 53.091 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IVY (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the IVY (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the IVY (BOW SECTION) sink?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) sank on Jan 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the IVY (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the IVY (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the IVY (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the IVY (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the IVY (BOW SECTION)?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 28646 tons.

What type of wreck is the IVY (BOW SECTION)?

The IVY (BOW SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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