Rio Bravo (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Rio bravo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.283067
- Longitude: 2.883150
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
64 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Tonnage |
1141 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 2, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 15, 2013 |
Surveying Details
RIO BRAVO. (SEE ALSO POSN 511727N 025834E). H03799/44 4.11.44 STILL AFLOAT, ANCHORED BY THE BOWS IN POSN 321.5DEG, 2.14M FROM E BREAKWATER LIGHT. (HMS FRANKLIN 4.11.44). INS AS ST WITH G CONL LT BUOY TO N, FLG, 5SEC. - NM 2595/44. 12.11.44 FORE PART OF WRECK NOW ASHORE 0.25M W OF OSTEND PIER. (NOIC OSTEND 12.11.44). H03799/44 15.12.44 AMEND POSN TO 320DEG 2.08MILES FROM E BK WTR LT & AMEND POSN OF BUOY TO 280 DEG 1C FROM WK. LT BUOY NOW SHOWS GP FL(2)G, 10S. - NM 509/45. 5.1.45 STERN IN POSN 511603N 025306E. (TRINITY HO 5.1.45). H03799/44 20.3.50 FOUND IN POSN 511600N 025258E. LEAST DEPTH 24FT. (BELG I315/50). AMEND WK 4FMS, DELETE BOY. - NM 501/50. H7262/55 26.1.56 AMEND TO DW, WITH G CAN BUOY GP.FL.(2)G.10S. (OSTENDE NM 25/120/55). - NM 122/56. H7262/55 28.5.57 AMEND TO WK 1.2 MTRS WITH LT BUOY. (OSTEND NM 9/47/57). AMEND WK 4FT WITH BUOY. - NM 1254/57. H4767/56 26.7.57 SHOWN AS 2 WKS, 1.2 MTRS & 7.6 MTRS, WITH LT BUOY NW. (BELGIAN SURVEY). H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY MOVED 1.1C NW OF WKS. (OSTEND NM 3/31/60). BR STD. H7262/55 28.11.60 AMEND TO NDW & DELETE BUOY. (OSTEND NMS 18/121(T)/60, 22/157/60). - NM 2944. 17.8.76 NDW SHOWN IN 511602N, 025304E [EUR] ON K 7491/SQ. BR STD. POSN 511559N, 025310E IN NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS. H1310/88/16 24.3.88 WK DISPERSED IN 1960 BY ACKERMANS & VANHAEREN. (R VERPOORTE 9.2.88). 17.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 14.11.11 SHOWN IN 5116.984N, 0252.989E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11]. 15.2.13 NOT SHOWN ON BEGIAN D11 [2010]. AMEND DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1922 BY BLYTH SB & DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (F T EVERARD & SONS). OIL ENGINE OF 255NHP. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT WHILE ANCHORED 2 MILES OFF OSTENDE PIER. 14 MEN LOST. SURVIVORS RESCUED BY HMS KERNOT. (R VERPOORTE & DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E
Rio Bravo (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Rio Bravo (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) sink?
The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 2, 1944.
When was the wreck of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.
What country did the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?
The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1141 tons.
What type of wreck is the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?
The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.