Rein (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rein (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 24.578 N,3 4.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.409633
  • Longitude: -3.083233
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1175
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1937
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 7.6.93 WK OF SS DIVED ON AUG 1990 IN 582454N, 030442W UNDER CLIFFS. WELL BROKEN UP. SINGLE BOILER HIGHEST PART. LEAST DEPTH 5 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA. 8.9.95 WK, BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF THE `REIN' FOUND IN 582436N, 030454W. (REC OF WRECK/DUNNETT, TELECON 8.9.95). NCA. 31.1.05 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. RSDRA2022000131756 16.12.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1710). AMEND FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY FRAMNES MEK VAERKS, SANDEFJORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S REIUN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LYNGOR FOR PRESTON. DROVE ASHORE AND BECAME A TOTAL WK. CREW RECOVERED BY FISHING BOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the REIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 24.578 N,3 4.994 W.

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

The seabed around the REIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the REIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 13, 1937.

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

The wreck of the REIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the REIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the REIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the REIN (POSSIBLY)?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1175 tons.

What type of wreck is the REIN (POSSIBLY)?

The REIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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