Ribble Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ribble Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.96 N,5 9.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.149333
  • Longitude: 5.165167
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RIBBLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 193
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Surveying Details

H2550/20 6.5.20 WK OF 'RIBBLE' IN 560900N, 051000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). INS AS NDW PA (1920). BR STD. H315/27 13.1.27 AMENDED TO NDW PA. NE 2182B. 2.8.72 SHOWN IN 560910N, 050950E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5604 [REC'D 9.8.65], & IN 560850N, 050915E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5504 [REC'D 23.10.70]. 12.1.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN 560900N, 051000E ON DANISH 93 [OCT'83 EDN]. NCA, PA PROBABLY DROPPED DUE TO SCALE.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SUNK 12M E OF N DOGGER BANK. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the RIBBLE wreck located?

The RIBBLE wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.96 N,5 9.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIBBLE?

The seabed around the RIBBLE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the RIBBLE sink?

The RIBBLE sank on Mar 29, 1920.

When was the wreck of the RIBBLE discovered?

The wreck of the RIBBLE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the RIBBLE belong to?

The RIBBLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIBBLE?

The RIBBLE had a tonnage of 193 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIBBLE?

The RIBBLE is classified as a steam ship.

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