Rico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 54.494 N,30 42.007 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.908233
  • Longitude: 30.700117
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name RICO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1272/76 11.11.77 NDW PA IN 315430N, 304200E [EUR]. (EGYPTIAN NM 24/77). BR STD. H1272/76 24.1.78 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (ANKARA NM 279/77). 1.5.81 NDW IN 315425N, 304210E ON US 56100 [1980 EDN]. 31.12.91 WGD POSN: 315426N, 304158.5E. NE 2574.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SANK RAPIDLY 55 MILES NE OF ALEXANDRIA AFTER SPRINGING LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. PASSAGE SAINT ANTIOCO TO RAS SHUKHEIR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 54.494 N,30 42.007 E
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FAQ

Where is the RICO wreck located?

The RICO wreck is located at coordinates 31 54.494 N,30 42.007 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RICO?

The seabed around the RICO lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the RICO sink?

The RICO sank on Oct 1, 1977.

When was the wreck of the RICO discovered?

The wreck of the RICO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the RICO belong to?

The RICO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the RICO carrying?

The RICO was carrying minerals.

What type of wreck is the RICO?

The RICO is classified as a motor vessel.

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