Rhineland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rhineland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.872 N,1 49.594 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.381200
  • Longitude: 1.826567
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHINELAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 45.3
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 192
Tonnage 1501
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 480.0,,001.2,021.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5855/15 SUNK IN 522315N, 015000E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES DATE OF SINKING AND TONNAGE. H4282/26 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. BA 1543. H4490/54 23.7.54 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (GRAY AND THOMPSON, FELIXSTOWE). NAVEAM 5075 ISSUED. H4490/54 2.11.54 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (TH YARMOUTH). H8469/31 27.8.51 DOUBLE BOOM BOW SWEEP 25.5.51IN 522249N, 014943E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 32FT. LENGTH 320FT. DIRN 010/190DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED BY KELVIN HUGHES DURING PIPELINE SURVEY, USING E/S, MAGNETOMETER & DCS3. FIXED BY DECCA IN 522251N, 014931E. ( KH, SURVEY [K5733/2], 1969). 18.3.70 NOW CHARTED AS SW 8FMS 3FT. NE 1543. 11.12.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H6285/69 2.6.80 PHOTOSTAT OF SECTOR SCANNING SONAR & E/S TRACES PROVIDED BY RV 'CLIONE'. H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 16/17.2.82 IN 522250N, 014943E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 85.3MTRS, BEAM 7.7MTRS. LYING 092/272DEGS, UPRIGHT WITH HIGH SUPERSTRUCTURE AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.8.2000 NOT SHOWN ON NE 1536. [PLOTS IN LINEAR SCALES]. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5222.872N, 0149.594E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 45.3MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 012/192 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 480MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 021 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED 6M SE OF SOUTHWOLD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MIDDLESBROUGH TO NANTES. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 22.872 N,1 49.594 E
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FAQ

Where is the RHINELAND wreck located?

The RHINELAND wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.872 N,1 49.594 E.

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

The RHINELAND lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.872 N,1 49.594 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RHINELAND?

The seabed around the RHINELAND lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the RHINELAND sink?

The RHINELAND sank on Nov 11, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RHINELAND discovered?

The wreck of the RHINELAND was discovered in 1915.

What country did the RHINELAND belong to?

The RHINELAND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RHINELAND?

The RHINELAND had a tonnage of 1501 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHINELAND?

The RHINELAND is classified as a steam ship.

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