Rhoda (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
|
Rhoda (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 55.678 N,4 53.721 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RHODA (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | lighter |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 20.1 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1966 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H715/67 14.3.67 SOUTHERN OF TWO OBSTNS IN 555550N, 045335W [OGB]. (HMS VIDAL, ROS DTD 15.9.66). CHART AS OBSTN 12FMS. LC 2006. [SEE [4109] FOR OTHER]. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF S DREDGER GREENOCK. (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). NCA. H1310/84/1 6.1.84 NORTHERN OF THESE TWO OBSTNS IDENTIFIED AS THE GREENOCK. THIS ONE IS THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE SCHOONER NUGGET. WILL CONFIRM WHEN DIVED ON. (P MOIR, 4.1.84). NCA. H1281/85/93 22.12.86 THIS WK COULD ALSO POSSIBLY BE S LIGHTER RHODA, WHICH FOUNDERED ABOUT A MILE BELOW CLOCH LTHO. (P MOIR, 26.11.86). NCA.H4065/85 19.2.87 CONTACT LOCATED 17.6.86 IN 555541N, 045339W [OGB]. PROBABLY A SMALL ISOLATED BOULDER. LIES IN AREA OF FLAT SEABED COVERED WITH INNUMERABLE TRAWL SCOURS AND IS PROBABLY A FASTENER AND STANDS ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 22, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED OFF INVERKIP. (P MOIR).
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- Jubilee Star Wreck 1341.1 M
- Eclipse (And Other Wrecks) Wreck 2018.6 M
- Akka Wreck 2043.2 M
- Other Wreck 50887 2177.3 M
- Champion Wreck 2262.4 M
- Hms Seagull Wreck 2973.5 M
- Europa Wreck 3061.6 M
- Portland (Possibly) Wreck 3154.7 M
- Kintyre Wreck 4610 M
General Comments
See Also: 4109