John Rettig (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John rettig (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.163 N,0 15.079 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.886050
  • Longitude: 0.251317
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 93.7
Sonar Width 23.7
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 35
Tonnage 1809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2534/74 13.2.78 WK REPD IN 535317N, 001512E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL1). H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 13.11.79 IN 535308N, 001513E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS. BROKEN UP. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5353.163N, 0015.079E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 30.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 93.7MTRS, WIDTH 23.7MTRS, HEIGHT 9.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 35/215 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, UPRIGHT, ALTHOUGH THE CENTRE SECTIONS HAVE DISINTEGRATED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY SORLANDETS SKIBSBYD, FEVIG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E BRODIN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY FREDRIKSTAD M V, FREDRIKSTAD. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR HULL. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-107.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.163 N,0 15.079 E.

How deep is the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.163 N,0 15.079 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY)?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1809 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY)?

The JOHN RETTIG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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