Rievaulx Abbey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rievaulx abbey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.654 N,0 17.721 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510900
  • Longitude: 0.295350
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIEVAULX ABBEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 8.5
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 1166
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Surveying Details

H4560/18 17.8.18 SUNK 6.5C E [MAG] FROM ROSSE SPIT BUOY. (TH). SUNK 7.5C ENE FROM ROSSE SPIT BUOY. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 533000N, 001700E, APPROX. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). H6391/19 INS WK IN 533040N, 001740E. H5078/20 17.7.20 LOCATED 246 DEGS, 5.6 MILES FROM DONNA NOOK BEACON OR IN 533040N, 001800E. (TH NM 59/20). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H7056/20 5.10.20 DISPERSED TO 24FT. WK MARKING VESSEL AND BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). H595/58 2.6.58 INS AS WK 4FMS. NC 107. 1.2.74 AMEND TO WK 6.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 3.9.13 EXAM'D 9.5.13 IN 5330.654N, 0017.721E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.65 IN GEN DEPTH 9.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8.5MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 1.55MTRS. APPARENTLY THE REMNANTS OF A WK, POSSIBLY WITH TWO BOILERS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). SIGNIFICANT DEBRIS. AMEND WK 7.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HULL & NETHERLANDS SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 499HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR HULL. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-10. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

SIGNIFICANT WK DEBRIS, ?TWO BOILERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.654 N,0 17.721 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIEVAULX ABBEY wreck located?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.654 N,0 17.721 E.

How deep is the RIEVAULX ABBEY and where exactly is it located?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.654 N,0 17.721 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIEVAULX ABBEY?

The seabed around the RIEVAULX ABBEY lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the RIEVAULX ABBEY sink?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY sank on Sep 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RIEVAULX ABBEY discovered?

The wreck of the RIEVAULX ABBEY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RIEVAULX ABBEY belong to?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIEVAULX ABBEY carrying?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RIEVAULX ABBEY?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY had a tonnage of 1166 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIEVAULX ABBEY?

The RIEVAULX ABBEY is classified as a steam ship.

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