Rimac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rimac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.426 N,1 17.802 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.090433
  • Longitude: 1.296700
Wreck Depth 17.68 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIMAC
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 54.1
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 95
Tonnage 942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1941
Scour Dimensions 046.3,,000.4,275.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2018

Surveying Details

H01665/41 24.6.41 SUNK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN 530522N, 011801E IN 12FMS. ORIENTATED 350/170 DEG. LEAST DEPTH 32FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 3.6.41). INS AS WK 5.25FMS. - NM 1450/41. H01665/41 7.8.48 EXAM'D IN 530522N, 011757E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 69FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1751/48. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 29.9.92 IN 530524.3N, 011754.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.1, FOUL AT 18.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5305.426N, 0117.802E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.6MTRS, LENGTH 54.1MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 46.3MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 275 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HAVMOY '34, EX-FRANK. BUILT IN 1919 BY PORSGRUND MEK VAERKS, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S MAIRO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the RIMAC wreck located?

The RIMAC wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.426 N,1 17.802 E.

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

The RIMAC lies at a depth of about 17.68 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.426 N,1 17.802 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIMAC?

The seabed around the RIMAC lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the RIMAC sink?

The RIMAC sank on Apr 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RIMAC discovered?

The wreck of the RIMAC was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RIMAC belong to?

The RIMAC belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RIMAC carrying?

The RIMAC was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIMAC?

The RIMAC had a tonnage of 942 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIMAC?

The RIMAC is classified as a steam ship.

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