Erick Rickmers Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Erick rickmers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.396 N,6 22.684 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.956600
  • Longitude: -6.378067
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERICK RICKMERS
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 79.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2010
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1899
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 1992

Surveying Details

H1280/76/24 27.1.76 LOCATED IN 495721.6N, 062237.8W. THE WRECKAGE IS ORIENTATED NW TO SE. THE NW END IN A DEPTH OF 30FT AND THE SE END IN 55FT. IRON GIRDERS, PLATES AND AN ANCHOR LIE ON THE BOTTOM WELL BROKEN UP. NUMEROUS CREAM TILES AND BRICKS LIE IN THE WRECKAGE AND THESE MAY HAVE BEEN PART OF THE CARGO. THE BOTTOM IS ROCK AND WEED. A POSSIBLE HAZARD TO SMALL BOATS THAT MIGHT SNAG THEIR ANCHORS. (RAF HONINGTON SUB AQUA EXPEDITION REPORT, 1-15.8.75). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

25.10.1899 BUILT 1897 BY RICKMERS ACT. GES. GEESTEMUNDE, WENT AGROUND ON SCILLY ROCK AT 2100 HOURS ON 25.10.1899 EN ROUTE FROM BANGKOK TO BREMEN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ERICK RICKMERS wreck located?

The ERICK RICKMERS wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.396 N,6 22.684 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERICK RICKMERS?

The seabed around the ERICK RICKMERS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ERICK RICKMERS sink?

The ERICK RICKMERS sank on Oct 25, 1899.

When was the wreck of the ERICK RICKMERS discovered?

The wreck of the ERICK RICKMERS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ERICK RICKMERS belong to?

The ERICK RICKMERS belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ERICK RICKMERS carrying?

The ERICK RICKMERS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ERICK RICKMERS?

The ERICK RICKMERS had a tonnage of 2010 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERICK RICKMERS?

The ERICK RICKMERS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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