Rhea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rhea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.3 N,1 30.192 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.538333
  • Longitude: 1.503200
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H7386/18 10.12.18 DW IN 503235N, 013000E. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). BR STD. H6383/53 27.11.53 NOW SHOWN AS ST ON FR 5094. BR STD. H6383/53 28.5.63 AMENDED TO DW PA. (PARIS NM 63 16 09). - NM 1087/63. H4984/74 16.11.78 WK, LEAST DEPTH 12.4MTRS IN 503221N, 013014E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (BREST NM 78 41 26 & FR WRECK RECORDS 1976). AMENDED TO WK 12.4MTRS IN 503216N, 013016E [OGB]. - NM2868/78. 26.9.80 SHOWN AS WK 12.4MTRS IN 503221N, 013017E [EUR] ON FR 6795 [1979 EDN]. AMENDED POSN TO 503216N, 013018E [OGB]. NE 2451. 27.4.84 LOCATED IN 1977 IN 503218N, 013003E [EUR] USING TORAN. LEAST DEPTH 12.4 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (ANNALES HYD.1983). NCA. 28.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 5032.300N, 0130.192E.

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF BOULOGNE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEWCASTLE TO ROUEN. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the RHEA wreck located?

The RHEA wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.3 N,1 30.192 E.

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

The RHEA lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.3 N,1 30.192 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RHEA?

The seabed around the RHEA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the RHEA sink?

The RHEA sank on Jun 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RHEA discovered?

The wreck of the RHEA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RHEA belong to?

The RHEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RHEA carrying?

The RHEA was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the RHEA?

The RHEA had a tonnage of 1308 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHEA?

The RHEA is classified as a steam ship.

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