Renen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Renen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.263 N,1 22.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.004383
  • Longitude: -1.381317
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 54.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 127
Tonnage 656
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 1999

Surveying Details

H750/20 29.1.20 WK ABOUT 180FT LONG, LIES SUNK IN 54FT OF WATER AT LWOST ABOUT 1610 YDS S 42 E (MAG) FROM S. PIER LT HO. (LL). INS AS WK IN 550010N, 012240W MARKED BY G CON BUOY. - NM 225/20. H750/20 29.1.20 WK IN POSN 550010N, 012240W IS MARKED BY A G CON BUOY. (TH). H750/20 24.2.20 A G CON LT BUOY FL.G HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO MARK WK. (LL). AMEND BUOY. - NM 381/20. H1726/21 19.3.21 WK HAS 7 FMS OF WATER OVER & LT BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. (TH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 559/21. 25.3.25 LOCATED IN 550014N, 012251W. 47FT OVER IT. (HMS FITZROY, C5940). 4.1.54 SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 5FT ON NC 1934. 26.5.72 AMENDED TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 1934. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 5.8.98 IN 550015.8N, 012252.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED DUE TO BUOYS ON WRECK. GEN DEPTH 17.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK WITH DISCERNABLE SHAPE AND DEBRIS TO THE SOUTH. (GARDLINE, HI 796). RETAIN AS WK 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 16.5.01 DIVED IN 5500.257N, 0122.878W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH AND THOUGHT TO LIE NW/SE. SUBSTANTIAL WRECKAGE ONLY LOCATED WITHIN 10MTRS OF LOCATED POSN. (A HUNT, EMAIL DTD 15.5.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PROSPERO, EX-PRIMA. BUILT IN 1869 BY DENTON, GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J THOMAS WILBORG & CO. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY FLENSBURG SB CO, FLENSBURG. PASSAGE RIVER TYNE FOR TONSBERG. CARGO COKE. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLISION. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the RENEN wreck located?

The RENEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.263 N,1 22.879 W.

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

The RENEN lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.263 N,1 22.879 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENEN?

The seabed around the RENEN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RENEN discovered?

The wreck of the RENEN was discovered in 1920.

What country did the RENEN belong to?

The RENEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RENEN carrying?

The RENEN was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the RENEN?

The RENEN had a tonnage of 656 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENEN?

The RENEN is classified as a steam ship.

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