Rhin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rhin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 40.469 N,1 14.686 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.674483
  • Longitude: -1.244767
Wreck Depth 0.8 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 95.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2922
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1924
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H5690/27 5.9.27 ST LIES 191DEGS, 1.4M FROM PTE DE LA COUBRE LTHO. (PARIS). CHART AS ST IN 454030N, 011448W. NOTE. H8479/33 10.1.34 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 5490. NC 2648. 2.12.65 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2910. 21.8.75 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 6336. BR STD. 22.1.76 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 6338T. NE 2648. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 454034N, 011440W ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. 21.9.83 SHOWN IN 454030N, 011436W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 22.9.83 UNKNOWN WK IN 454031N, 011436W [EUR]. WK COVERS & UNCOVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). COULD POSSIBLY BE 'RHIN' BY SINKING DATE. 29.10.86 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7028 [1985 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551060. NE 2910. 28.12.01 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4540.48N, 01 14.70W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. HH353/540/04 11.1.02 NOW ST, LEGEND PD REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 01 50 28) BR STD. HH353/540/05 21.11.02 SHOWN AS WK 1.8MTRS IN 4540.469N, 0114.686W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [1ST EDN 2002, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. - NM 197/03.

Circumstances of loss

8.10.1924 FRENCH SS 'RHIN', BUILT 1921 BY CHANTIERS NAVALS FRANCAIS, WAS WRECKED AT PTE DE LA COUBRE ON 8.10.1924. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE FROM BONA TO BORDEAUX. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DELMAS FRERES & VIELJEUX. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RHIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RHIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 45 40.469 N,1 14.686 W.

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

The RHIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 45 40.469 N,1 14.686 W.

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

The seabed around the RHIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RHIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RHIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 8, 1924.

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

The wreck of the RHIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1927.

What country did the RHIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RHIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the RHIN (POSSIBLY)?

The RHIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2922 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHIN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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