Reigh Count Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Reigh count Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 8.333 N,63 14.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.138883
  • Longitude: -63.247217
Water Depth 143 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REIGH COUNT
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4658
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 1987

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 440800N, 631300W. (DODS). H558/59 25.7.68 H558/59 25.7.68 NDW SHOWN IN 440800N, 631455W ON CANADIAN 4013. NE 729. 7.1.77 7.1.77 NDW SHOWN IN 440824N, 631455W ON CANADIAN 4012 [SEP'76 EDN]. BR STD. 18.11.87 18.11.87 NDW SHOWN IN 440800N, 631500W ON CANADIAN 4013 [APR'80 EDN] & IN 440820N, 631450W ON CANADIAN 4012 [MAR'87 EDN]. AMEND POSN TO 440820N, 631450W ON NE 729.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. PASSAGE NEW YORK & HALIFAX FOR THE UK. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN DENSE FOG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the REIGH COUNT wreck located?

The REIGH COUNT wreck is located at coordinates 44 8.333 N,63 14.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REIGH COUNT?

The seabed around the REIGH COUNT lies at approximately 143 meters deep.

When did the REIGH COUNT sink?

The REIGH COUNT sank on Jun 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the REIGH COUNT discovered?

The wreck of the REIGH COUNT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the REIGH COUNT belong to?

The REIGH COUNT belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the REIGH COUNT?

The REIGH COUNT had a tonnage of 4658 tons.

What type of wreck is the REIGH COUNT?

The REIGH COUNT is classified as a steam ship.

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