Rfa Industry (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa industry (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.8 N,5 20.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.396667
  • Longitude: -5.335000
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Shadow Height 7.8
Tonnage 1460
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2022

Surveying Details

19.10.18 POSN 542200N, 052000W (PA). (COMMODORE, KINGSTOWN). 23.10.18 SUNK 3M S BY E FROM SOUTH ROCK. (COMMODORE, LARNE) H2112/75 4.2.75 WRECK LOCATED IN 542348N, 052006W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77.4 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 74MTRS. - NM 396/75.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. ORIGINALLY TO BE NAMED 'GLASGOW', WAS PURCHASED BY THE ADMIRALTY FOR A STORE CARRIER AND WAS RENAMED INDUSTRY. BECAME A RFA IN 1914. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE KINGSTOWN FOR BELFAST. WAS TORPEDOED BY UB-94. 6 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.8 N,5 20.1 W.

How deep is the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.8 N,5 20.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) sink?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY)?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1460 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY)?

The RFA INDUSTRY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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