Ridgefield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Ridgefield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 18.357 N,81 4.687 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.305950
  • Longitude: -81.078117
Wreck Depth 3.801 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIDGEFIELD
Type liberty ship
Flag LR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 12.12
Sonar Width 3.25
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 51
Tonnage 7217
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1962
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H876/64 14.2.64 ST SHOWN IN 191830N, 810425W ON USC & GS 1002. BR STD. H1160/60 15.12.64 DETAILS OF VESSEL'S LENGTH, NATIONALITY & OWNERS ETC. STATED THAT WK IS CONSPIC. (HMS ROTHESAY, HN DTD 27.11.64). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1160/60 13.9.66 POSN NOW 191821N, 810433W & HIGHLY CONSPIC. (HMS TARTAR HN DTD 10.8.66). AMEND ST CONSPIC IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4109/66 23.1.70 INS ST CONSPIC BY NM. - 229/70. H4109/66 11.1.83 POSN CONFIRMED. HIGHLY CONSPIC BY DAY & GOOD RADAR TARGET FROM E. (RFA BLUE ROVER HN DTD 8.12.82). ADD RADAR CONSPIC. NC 1218. 16.10.89 [WGD] POSN: 191826N, 810434W. NC 462 [GRAND CAYMAN]. RSDRA2022/000149742 21.10.22 LOCATED 14.11.21; IN 1918.357N, 8104.687W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 3.801MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 12.12MTRS, WIDTH 3.25MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 51/231 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO, HI 1664, H525-53513). AMEND DW 3.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIDGEFIELD NAV CO. BROKE IN TWO ON RUNNING AGROUND ON EASTERN REEF, GRAND CAYMAN. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the RIDGEFIELD wreck located?

The RIDGEFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 19 18.357 N,81 4.687 W.

How deep is the RIDGEFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The RIDGEFIELD lies at a depth of about 3.801 meters and is located at coordinates 19 18.357 N,81 4.687 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIDGEFIELD?

The seabed around the RIDGEFIELD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the RIDGEFIELD sink?

The RIDGEFIELD sank on Dec 18, 1962.

When was the wreck of the RIDGEFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the RIDGEFIELD was discovered in 1964.

What country did the RIDGEFIELD belong to?

The RIDGEFIELD belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the RIDGEFIELD?

The RIDGEFIELD had a tonnage of 7217 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIDGEFIELD?

The RIDGEFIELD is classified as a liberty ship.

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