Mount Ida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mount ida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 10.731 N,1 55.762 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.178850
  • Longitude: 1.929367
Wreck Depth 7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNT IDA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 115.8 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 138
Tonnage 4202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,grain,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,005.5,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7645/39 7.11.39 H7645/39 7.11.39 STRANDED WK IN 531050N, 015600E. (HUMBER RADIO & HMT EBOR WYKE). INS AS ST. - FNM 2542/39. H7645/39 16.5.40 H7645/39 16.5.40 LOCATED IN 531050N, 015630E. MAST SHOWING 40FT ABOVE LWST. DERRICK STANDARD SHOWS 6FT ABOVE LWST. UPPERWORKS, IN VERY BROKEN CONDITION, ARE AWASH. (TH, 8.1.40). AMEND TO DW. - NM 1213/40. H7645/39 12.9.49 H7645/39 12.9.49 EXHAUSTIVE SEARCH BY A/S & E/S FROM CUTTER HAS FAILED TO REVEAL ANY TRACE OF WK. (HMS LINDISFARNE, 2.9.49). H7645/39 29.7.50 H7645/39 29.7.50 LEAST E/S DEPTH 4FT. WK CAUSES AN OBVIOUS 'SLICK' IN THE TIDAL STREAM. POSN 531048N, 015600E. GEN DEPTH 15FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.7.50). H5580/68 9.8.68 H5580/68 9.8.68 EXAM'D IN 531043N, 015548E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GIVES A CLEAR BUT DIFFUSE SONAR RESPONSE. APPEARS TO BE SINKING IN THE SAND, BUT THE TOP OF THE REEF IN THE VICINITY IS STREWN WITH WRECKAGE. AT LEAST 200FT LONG, APPEARS TO LIE 150/330 DEG. BURIED IN ITS OWN SCOUR, WHICH ON ITS NE SIDE, MAY WELL BE 40FT DEEP. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 9FT. PROBABLE WRECKAGE IN VICINITY HAS LEAST DEPTH 5FT. GEN DEPTH 9FT. SCOUR 24FT, POSSIBLY 40FT. SEABED OF SAND. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 17.11.67). AMEND TO WK 1FM 0FT. - NM 1549/68. 8.3.72 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 1.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 105. HH090/524/01 15.1.92 HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D 28.7.91 IN 531042.5N, 015552.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LIES IN DEEP SCOUR WITH HIGHEST PART BELOW SURROUNDING GEN DEPTH OF 6.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.5MTRS. LIES 138/318 DEG. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. (LAND & MARINE). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY W M HAMILTON, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTICOS SS CO & OTHERS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 380HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE VANCOUVER FOR LEITH. CARGO BULK GRAIN, LUMBER, LEAD INGOTS. STRANDED AND BROKE BACK.

General Comments

WELL BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 10.731 N,1 55.762 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOUNT IDA wreck located?

The MOUNT IDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.731 N,1 55.762 E.

How deep is the MOUNT IDA and where exactly is it located?

The MOUNT IDA lies at a depth of about 7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.731 N,1 55.762 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNT IDA?

The seabed around the MOUNT IDA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MOUNT IDA sink?

The MOUNT IDA sank on Oct 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MOUNT IDA discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNT IDA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MOUNT IDA belong to?

The MOUNT IDA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MOUNT IDA carrying?

The MOUNT IDA was carrying timber,grain,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNT IDA?

The MOUNT IDA had a tonnage of 4202 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNT IDA?

The MOUNT IDA is classified as a steam ship.

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