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
  • Latitude: 55.927967
  • Longitude: -4.895350
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
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2000

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.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED OFF INVERKIP. (P MOIR).

General Comments

See Also: 4109

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FAQ

Where is the RHODA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RHODA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.678 N,4 53.721 W.

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

The seabed around the RHODA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the RHODA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the RHODA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RHODA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the RHODA (POSSIBLY)?

The RHODA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a lighter.

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