Richard De Larrinaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Richard de larrinaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.717 N,1 23.772 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.995283
  • Longitude: -1.396200
Wreck Depth 1.66 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RICHARD DE LARRINAGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 84.3
Sonar Width 39.5
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 193
Tonnage 5358
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2006

Surveying Details

H96/67 22.11.67 LOCATED IN 545939N, 012342W [OGB]. LESS THAN 2FMS OVER BOILER AT LOW WATER. GEN DEPTH 5FMS. SOME SCOUR. SEABED SAND. WRECKAGE LARGELY COLLAPSED. (T W L JOHNSON, LETTER DTD 19.11.67). INS AS OB PA. BR STD. HH090/796/01 31.12.98 EXAMINED 15.8.98 IN 545943.1N, 012347.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.0 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO BUOYS AND SHALLOW WATER. TWO LINEAR CONTACTS AND THREE POINT CONTACTS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 2.0MTRS. BR STD. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5459.719N, 0123.783W. NE 1934. SEP 2019/000043627 19.3.19 EXAM�D 19.3.19 IN 5459.717N, 0123.772W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 84.3MTRS, WIDTH 39.5MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 193/013DEGS. MOSTLY BROKEN UP, 3 DISCERNIBLE CONTACTS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 1.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LARRINAGA SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR THE ST LAWRENCE. BOMBED AND TAKEN IN TOW. LATER BROKE HER BACK ON THE HERD SAND. SALVAGE OPERATION ABANDONED. (SIBI).

General Comments

TWO MAIN LINEAR CONTACTS

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FAQ

Where is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA wreck located?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.717 N,1 23.772 W.

How deep is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA and where exactly is it located?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA lies at a depth of about 1.66 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.717 N,1 23.772 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The seabed around the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA sink?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA sank on May 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA discovered?

The wreck of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA was discovered in 1967.

What country did the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA belong to?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA carrying?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA had a tonnage of 5358 tons.

What type of wreck is the RICHARD DE LARRINAGA?

The RICHARD DE LARRINAGA is classified as a steam ship.

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