Rabat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rabat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
67 16.782 N,14 21.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 67.279700
  • Longitude: 14.359333
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RABAT
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 86.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4000
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1943
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2616/53 27.6.53 DW SHOWN IN 671652N, 142125E ON NORWEGIAN CHART. - NM 1389/53. H2616/53 29.3.57 AMENDED TO NDW IN 671649N, 142124E. (OSLO NM 82/57). - NM 639/57. 15.1.91 NDW SHOWN IN 671647.5N, 142106E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 476 [1969 EDN]. NC 3882. 15.6.06 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS IN 6716.782N, 1421.560E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 136 [REPRINT NOV'05]. NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY DEUTCHE WERFT AG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLDENBURG-PORTUGUIESISCHE DAMPFS RHED. BOMBED & SUNK BY CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RABAT wreck located?

The RABAT wreck is located at coordinates 67 16.782 N,14 21.56 E.

How deep is the RABAT and where exactly is it located?

The RABAT lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 67 16.782 N,14 21.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RABAT?

The seabed around the RABAT lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the RABAT sink?

The RABAT sank on Oct 4, 1943.

When was the wreck of the RABAT discovered?

The wreck of the RABAT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RABAT belong to?

The RABAT belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RABAT?

The RABAT had a tonnage of 4000 tons.

What type of wreck is the RABAT?

The RABAT is classified as a steam ship.