Rhakotis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rhakotis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 1 N,10 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.016667
  • Longitude: -10.833333
Water Depth 4900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHAKOTIS
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 131.8 m
Width 19 m
Draught 10.5
Tonnage 6753
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.7.04 8.7.04 SUNK ABOUT 200 MILES NW OF CAPE FINISERRE. (DODS). POSN 4936.0N, 1156.0W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.7.04 8.7.04 REPORTED BY HMS SCYLLA AS BEING SUNK IN 4501.0N, 1050.0W. (MAJOR G ROSE, FAX DTD 6.7.04). AMEND POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A GERMAN BLOCKADE RUNNER. BUILT IN 1928 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. OIL ENGINES OF 533NHP. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS SCYLLA. 75 MEN REACHED LAND IN TWO BOATS, 90 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RHAKOTIS wreck located?

The RHAKOTIS wreck is located at coordinates 45 1 N,10 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RHAKOTIS?

The seabed around the RHAKOTIS lies at approximately 4900 meters deep.

When did the RHAKOTIS sink?

The RHAKOTIS sank on Jan 1, 1943.

When was the wreck of the RHAKOTIS discovered?

The wreck of the RHAKOTIS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RHAKOTIS belong to?

The RHAKOTIS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RHAKOTIS?

The RHAKOTIS had a tonnage of 6753 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHAKOTIS?

The RHAKOTIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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