Rimfakse (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rimfakse (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 54.797 N,4 35.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.913283
  • Longitude: -4.598333
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Surveying Details

H2468/18 1.5.18 SS PETONE & THURSDAY BOTH REPORT SEEING TWO SHIPS SUNK ON 28.1.18 ONE BRITISH OR FRENCH & ONE NORWEGIAN. EVIDENTLY RIMFAKSE MAST LOCATED LATER BY HMT SOAR ON 30.4.18 APPROX SE 0.75S 1.5M FROM SHARPNOSE. CHART AS DW PA IN 505503N, 043600W. - NM 655/18. 2.5.18 SUNK APPROX 10M SW OF HARTLAND POINT. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M21823). NCA, 10.5.18 SUNK 3M S BY W OF HARTLAND POINT. (AP REPORT SWANSEA, DOCKET M9730). NCA. 10.5.18 SS MULDISTONE REPORTED SEEING STEAMER SUNK (AT TIME RIMFAKSE ACTUALLY WAS SUNK) 3M NW OF BUDE. (DOCKET M9730). NCA. H2979/74 9.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 505445N, 043545W [OGB] EXTENDING TO 505446N, 043550W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 505446N, 043550W [OGB]. NC 1178. 23.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SEABED OF BARE, FISSURED ROCK. AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY LAXEVAAGS MASKIN & JERNSKIBSBYGGERI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHJELDERUP & SCHOTT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY U-60. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 54.797 N,4 35.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY)?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1119 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY)?

The RIMFAKSE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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