Reinfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Reinfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.935 N,2 54.002 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.882250
  • Longitude: -2.900033
Wreck Depth 3.72 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REINFIELD
Type blockship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27.5
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 1.73
Orientation 177
Tonnage 3634
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H3875/26 9.7.26 POSN 585257N, 025351W. (TEESWOOD, ALMERIA & ELTON IN SAME POSN). INS AS DWP. BR STD. H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585257.01N, 025356W, OR 221.5DEG, 2200FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61). FAIRLY SMALL SHIP ON REEF MOSTLY DRIES. SMASHED AND SPREAD, BUT MAST STILL STANDING. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS 5.3.72). AMEND DWP. BR STD. 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35 (AREA BLUED OUT). 27.8.92 NAME GIVEN AS RHEINFELD. LIES BESIDE ELTON, WELL BROKEN UP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW). 11.12.81 COVERED BY LEGEND WKS ON NC 2250. 1.4.98 AMENDED TO LEGEND: 'WRECKS'. BR STD. SEP 2022/000015410 8.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 5852.935N, 0254.002W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGTH 27.5MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 1.73MTRS, ORIENTATION 177/357DEGS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite)). AMEND DW 3.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2024

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SINGLE-SCREW SS, BUILT 1893, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP BESIDE THE ELTON. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

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FAQ

Where is the REINFIELD wreck located?

The REINFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.935 N,2 54.002 W.

How deep is the REINFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The REINFIELD lies at a depth of about 3.72 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.935 N,2 54.002 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REINFIELD?

The seabed around the REINFIELD lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the REINFIELD sink?

The REINFIELD sank on Oct 2, 1914.

When was the wreck of the REINFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the REINFIELD was discovered in 1914.

What country did the REINFIELD belong to?

The REINFIELD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REINFIELD?

The REINFIELD had a tonnage of 3634 tons.

What type of wreck is the REINFIELD?

The REINFIELD is classified as a blockship.

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