Richmond Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Richmond Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 12.04 N,6 35.052 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 101 m |
| Water Depth | 115 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RICHMOND |
| Type | merchant vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3214 |
| Cargo | wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 1, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK IN POSN 54 MILES SW BY S FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 491100N, 061000W. (LL WWI). 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 55FMS. NE 2649. 30.1.78 AMEND TO USC PA 101MTRS IN 491200N, 063500W. NC 2659. HH091/052/01 1.11.05 NOT LOCATED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1052). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE.(WW1SL). PASSAGE GULFPORT FOR BOULOGNE. CARGO RAILWAY SLEEPERS. (LL WW1).
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