Ivy (Midships Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ivy (midships section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 9.1 N,8 52.986 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.151667
  • Longitude: -8.883100
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IVY (MIDSHIPS 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
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2765/69 5.3.76 REPD AS DW 1000MTRS NW OF ISLAS SERRALLEIRAS LT. (CADIZ NM 168(T)/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 5MTRS SHOWN IN 420915N, 085306W 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 [34811] BOW & [34812] STERN. 2.8.89 WK 5MTRS SHOWN IN 420910N, 085307W [EUR] ON SPANISH CHARTS. NE 2548. 2.6.99 WK 5MTRS SHOWN IN 4209.175N, 0852.890W [EUR] ON SPANISH 416B [1997 EDN]. NE 2548. 8.9.04 SHOWN IN 4209.107N, 0853.023W [WGD] ON SPANISH 416B [2004 EDN]. NE 1730.
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: 34811 & 34812

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FAQ

Where is the IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) wreck located?

The IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 9.1 N,8 52.986 W.

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

The IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 42 9.1 N,8 52.986 W.

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

The seabed around the IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the IVY (MIDSHIPS SECTION) carrying?

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

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

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

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

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

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