Rinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 31.899 N,1 16.846 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.531650
  • Longitude: 1.280767
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RINDA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 5501
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H248/17 H248/17 POSN 513152N, 011657E. - FNM 50/17. H7718/18 H7718/18 INS ON CHTS. 28.6.23 28.6.23 OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. H8/24 17.4.24 H8/24 WK LOCATED IN APPROX POSN CHARTED POSN. LEAST DEPTH 6FMS. (HMS KELLETT 17.4.24). H3277/66 17.9.76 H3277/66 17.9.76 NOT FOUND DURING E/S SEARCH 29.7.76. VERY UNEVEN SEABED IN VICINITY. (PLA WK REPORT MV MAPLIN NO 56/76 DTD 29.7.76)
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORSKE-AFRIKA OG AUSTRALIE LINIE. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 529HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR NAPLES. CARGO COAL. STRANDED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.899 N,1 16.846 E
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FAQ

Where is the RINDA wreck located?

The RINDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.899 N,1 16.846 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RINDA?

The seabed around the RINDA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RINDA sink?

The RINDA sank on Jan 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RINDA discovered?

The wreck of the RINDA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RINDA belong to?

The RINDA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RINDA carrying?

The RINDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RINDA?

The RINDA had a tonnage of 5501 tons.

What type of wreck is the RINDA?

The RINDA is classified as a steam ship.