Rhenas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rhenas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.99 N,1 49.783 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.149833
  • Longitude: 1.829717
Wreck Depth 25.22 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHENAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 37 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 36.9
Sonar Width 7.2
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 29
Tonnage 285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 008.9,,000.6,005.0
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 520857N, 014954E. LEAST E/S 87FT IN 101FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). INS AS NDW. LC 1543. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. NE 1543. 11.12.72 AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.94 EXAM'D 6.8.94 IN 520857.03N, 014953.25E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.1, FOUL 24.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 658/95. HH100/351/18 29.8.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF A CARGO SHIP WITH CENTRE BRIDGE. HULL IS UPRIGHT AND STILL SOUND BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. HULL INTACT ALONG THE WHOLE LENGTH BUT THE BOW IS BADLY DAMAGED. SINGLE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 12.7.02). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5208.990N, 0149.783E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 36.9MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 029/209 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 8.86MTRS, 0.57MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY S B & R CO, MARYPORT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W J CRAN, WEST HARTLEPOOL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 56HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY SHIELDS ENG CO, NORTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE JARROW FOR CALAIS. CARGO PIG IRON. SUFFERED MAJOR EXPLOSION UNDER THE FORE HATCH AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.99 N,1 49.783 E.

How deep is the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.22 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.99 N,1 49.783 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RHENAS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) sank on May 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RHENAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the RHENAS (POSSIBLY)?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 285 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHENAS (POSSIBLY)?

The RHENAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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