Reidar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Reidar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.035 N,5 27.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.000583
  • Longitude: -5.458450
Wreck Depth 48.9 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REIDAR (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 177
Tonnage 1353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 28.4.60 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 495930N, 052748W. LENGTH 110FT, HEIGHT 45FT, DIR 080/260DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45) H0113/45 28.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495948N, 052706W. LENGTH 110FT, HEIGHT 45FT, DIR 080/260DEGS. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45) 3.5.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (ESCORT GROUP, 2 27.2.45, AUBD, 301/45). 3.5.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495930N, 052748W. LENGTH 110FT, HEIGHT 45FT, DIR 080/260DEGS. (ESCORT GROUP 9, 29.12.44 - 25.1.45, AUBD, 301/47). 14.7.66 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 495948N, 052706W. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). R/S. H2979/74 22.11.74 WRECK LOCATED IN 500002N, 052725W [OGB] USING DECCA. ASSUME THIS TO BE THE WRECK LOCATED IN 1945 CLOSE SW. WRECK IS OF A 2000TON STEAMSHIP [COLLIER] CARRYING CARGO OF COAL. HIGHEST POINT IS MIDSHIPS STANDING 25FT HIGH ON SEA BED. GENERAL SEA BED DEPTHS ARE 185FT. WRECKAGE IS LOWER AT THE BOWS WHERE IT IS ABOUT 5FT HIGH. WRECK LYING ABOUT 020DEGS [BOW] BY 200DEGS [STERN]. STERN IS ABOUT 15FT HIGH. NAME NOT KNOWN. (E GILES, 9.11.74). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS [23FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2979/74 24.2.76 WK LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 500008N, 052726W USING DECCA. (E. GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H1286/76/212 22.6.76 WK LOCATED IN 500008N, 052726W USING DECCA. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. DEFINITE WK. LEAST DEPTH 154FT AT HW 4.5.76. (T E CAKEBREAD). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 26.10.16 EXAM'D 13.6.16; IN 5000.035N, 0527.507W [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 48.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 177/357 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED, HULL HAS COLLAPSED AND LIES IN PIECES AT DIFFERENT ANGLES. IN MIDSHIPS THERE IS A SINGLE BOILER AND ENGINE, SOUTHERN MOST SECTION OF WRECK IS SHOALEST WITH THE REMAINS OF STERN INCLUDING RUDDER AND PROPELLOR. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND NDW 48MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1883 BY T. TURNBULL & SON, WHITBY AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (WHITFIELD, KENDRICK & CO., FOUNDERED IN MOUNTS BAY ON ROUTE FROM NEWPORT TO NAZAIRE. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.035 N,5 27.507 W.

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

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.035 N,5 27.507 W.

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

The seabed around the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 22, 1918.

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

The wreck of the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REIDAR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the REIDAR (POSSIBLY)?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.

What type of wreck is the REIDAR (POSSIBLY)?

The REIDAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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