Redline No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Redline no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.95 N,5 25.111 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.449167
  • Longitude: -5.418517
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REDLINE NO.1
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 272
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2001

Surveying Details

H1034/25 12.2.25 H1034/25 12.2.25 SUNK 16M 247.5DEGS FROM TREVOSE HEAD. (BT 24/2 11/7). GIVES POSN 502655N, 052503W APPROX. 11.7.25 11.7.25 CHART AS NDW PA 1925. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NOTE. H5872/52 19.11.53 H5872/52 19.11.53 CHART AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 1149. 12.11.75 12.11.75 CHART AS USC PA 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NE 2649. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 35MTRS (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 1178. H2979/74 28.2.79 H2979/74 28.2.79 FOUR FFS REPD IN 502630N, 052527W, 502700N, 052447W, 502703N, 052506W AND 502723N, 052438W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77) - NCA. H4557/79 23.9.81 H4557/79 23.9.81 WK REPD IN 502656.1N, 052457.2W USING DECCA. (E.J.WATTS, LIST RECD AUG 1981) - NCA. HH090/799/01 25.10.01 HH090/799/01 25.10.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1924 BY HARLAND & WOLFF AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH MEXICAN PETROLEUM CO., CAPSIZED DURING EXTREMELY BAD WEATHER 16M WSW FROM TREVOSE HD. NINE LIVES WERE LOST WITH ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the REDLINE NO.1 wreck located?

The REDLINE NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.95 N,5 25.111 W.

How deep is the REDLINE NO.1 and where exactly is it located?

The REDLINE NO.1 lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.95 N,5 25.111 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REDLINE NO.1?

The seabed around the REDLINE NO.1 lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the REDLINE NO.1 sink?

The REDLINE NO.1 sank on Jan 21, 1925.

When was the wreck of the REDLINE NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the REDLINE NO.1 was discovered in 1925.

What country did the REDLINE NO.1 belong to?

The REDLINE NO.1 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REDLINE NO.1?

The REDLINE NO.1 had a tonnage of 272 tons.

What type of wreck is the REDLINE NO.1?

The REDLINE NO.1 is classified as a tanker.

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