Rado (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rado (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.45 N,0 39.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690833
  • Longitude: 0.659583
Wreck Depth 22.9 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RADO (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Sonar Length 50.5
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 3.72
Tonnage 182
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 050.0,,,335.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 15M NE BY E OF SPURN LTV. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H4465/81 22.11.83 WK EXAM'D 13.7.82 IN 534125N, 003941E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS. INTACT WITH 2 HIGH POINTS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIRNS. POSSIBLY A TRAWLER. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). INS AS WK 22.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 9.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5341.450N, 0039.575E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 50.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 50MTRS, TOWARD 335 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, FORWARD SECTION DISINTEGRATED WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). RETAIN DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERELY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G F SLEIGHT. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 41.45 N,0 39.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the RADO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.45 N,0 39.575 E.

How deep is the RADO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.45 N,0 39.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RADO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RADO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the RADO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 4, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RADO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RADO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the RADO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RADO (POSSIBLY)?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 182 tons.

What type of wreck is the RADO (POSSIBLY)?

The RADO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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