Rimage Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rimage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 28.6 N,6 8.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.476667
  • Longitude: 6.147217
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIMAGE
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 80.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1830
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Surveying Details

H1397/46 30.12.46 NDW IN 622842N, 060900E. (NORWEGIAN NM 2/56/46). NCA. H1397/46 28.5.57 NDW SHOWN IN 622838N, 060850E ON NORWEGIAN 456. INS BY BR STD. 29.5.85 NDW SHOWN IN 622840.6N, 060849.8E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 456. NC 3085. 10.3.86 NDW LISTED IN 622839N, 060911E [?UND] IN NORWEGIAN WK LIST, 1984. NCA. HH310/485/04 21.2.00 NOW WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN 6228.600N, 0608.833W [WGD]. (NORWEGIAN NM 3/152/00). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.3.09 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2305 [EDN 3 DTD 30.10.08]. AREA BLUED OUT. STS.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the RIMAGE wreck located?

The RIMAGE wreck is located at coordinates 62 28.6 N,6 8.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIMAGE?

The seabed around the RIMAGE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RIMAGE sink?

The RIMAGE sank on Mar 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the RIMAGE discovered?

The wreck of the RIMAGE was discovered in 1946.

What country did the RIMAGE belong to?

The RIMAGE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RIMAGE?

The RIMAGE had a tonnage of 1830 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIMAGE?

The RIMAGE is classified as a steam ship.

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