Ribicia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ribicia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.876 N,5 46.494 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.664600
  • Longitude: -5.774900
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIBICIA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1929
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H5001/72 4.7.79 CONTACT LOCATED 27.9.78 IN 513951N, 054626W [OGB] DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. CLASSIFIED AS PROBABLE WK, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1921/80 2.2.81 SMALL ROCK LOCATED IN 513952N, 054630W, STANDING 4.4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. OTHERWISE NOTHING WITHIN 0.5M OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS FOX, HI 52/80). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

3.10.29 PASSAGE DOUGLAS (I OF MAN) FOR PAIMPOL. SPRANG A LEAK 5 MILES SSW OF THE SMALL & SANK. (LL, 3.10.29).

General Comments

SMALL ROCK

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FAQ

Where is the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.876 N,5 46.494 W.

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

The seabed around the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 2, 1929.

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

The wreck of the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the RIBICIA (POSSIBLY)?

The RIBICIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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