R.d.b.83 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
R.d.b.83 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.263 N,1 28.044 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.954383
  • Longitude: 1.467400
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R.D.B.83
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003

Surveying Details

H0952/40 8.6.44 H0952/40 8.6.44 WK 1FMS 5FT WITH G CONL BUOY ON 515710M. 012809E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1211/44. H0952/40 30.1.45 H0952/40 30.1.45 AMEND TO WK 4FMS AND DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 311/45. H0952/40 5.10.48 H0952/40 5.10.48 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT. (SOSML). - NM 2218/48. H0952/40 8.11.50 H0952/40 8.11.50 CLEAR AT 23FT, FOUL AT 24FT. GENERAL DEPTH 30FT. (HMS SCOTT 1950). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT. - NM 2065/50. H6651/57 1.8.58 H6651/57 1.8.58 NOT FOUND BY CLOSE E/S SEARCH. (ECES 1957/58). 18.1.72 18.1.72 AMEND TO SW 7.0MTRS. NC 2693. H3186/73 11.5.73 H3186/73 11.5.73 MANY SMALL CONTACTS. NOTHING DEFINITE. (HMS NURTON 30.3.73). NCA. H3186/73 21.8.73 H3186/73 21.8.73 SEARCHED FOR WITH MS47 TRANSIT SONAR & E/S. NOTHING FOUND ON FLAT SEABED OF 8.5MTRS [LAT] IN GOOD CONDITIONS. NOT LOCATED BY HMS HUBBERSTON. (HMS ENTERPRISE). DELETE. BR STD. H2915/83 26.3.85 H2915/83 26.3.85 NOT FOUND. SONAR PERFORMANCE GOOD. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194) AMENDED TO DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the R.D.B.83 wreck located?

The R.D.B.83 wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.263 N,1 28.044 E.

How deep is the seabed around the R.D.B.83?

The seabed around the R.D.B.83 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the R.D.B.83 sink?

The R.D.B.83 sank on May 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the R.D.B.83 discovered?

The wreck of the R.D.B.83 was discovered in 1945.

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