Rio Parana Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Rio parana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 56.036 N,1 37.733 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.933933
- Longitude: 1.628883
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RIO PARANA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
105.5 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
5.8 |
| Tonnage |
4015 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 24, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Markers |
W CARD, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W. |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 20, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H5493/69 7.7.71 DANGEROUS WRECK REPD IN 505555N, 013745E. (A CHERBOURG 159/71). NAVEAM 239/71 ISSUED. H5493/69 26.8.71 INS WK 2FMS MARKED WITH G CAN LT BUOY QKFLG 1C WNW IN 505550N, 013749E [CORR FROM POSN ON FR 5519]. (PARIS NM 712910 & 713111C). - NM 1413/71. H5493/69 WRECK WITH LESS THAN 3.5MTRS WITH G CAN LT BUOY QKFLG IN POSN 235DEGS, 200MTRS FROM WRECK IN 505558N, 013737E. (A CHERBOURG 161/71). NAVEAM 252/71 ISSUED. 29.10.71 INS WK 3.5METRES WITH G CAN LT BUOY FLG IN 505548N, 013746E [OGB]. (FR CHART). NC 1892. H3765/66 2.2.73 BUOY REPORTED AS BEING NOW A BLACK SPAR LT BUOY QKFLG WITH A TOPMARK OF TWO TRIANGLES APEX TO APEX. (HN SS DOVER, 2.1.73). AWAITING FRENCH NM. NCA. 10.9.73 SHOWN AS WK 3.5MTRS WITH G CAN LT BUOY QKFLG ON NC 1892. 12.12.77 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS ON FR 6681 [1977 EDN]. NAME FROM FR WK RECORDS. DEPTH OF WATER 20MTRS. R/P. H2981/78 11.3.85 WK POSN MOVED TO 505607N, 013750.5E [EUR]. SHOAL SDNG CLOSE N DELETED. (FR NM 85 05 36). [OGB] POSN: 505602N, 013752E. BR STD. H4951/84 14.11.85 LEAST DEPTH NOW 10.5MTRS. (BREST NM 85 43 30). AMEND TO WK 10.5MTRS. - NM 3184/85. HH100/351/11 26.1.96 BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'PERSIANA'. ACCORDING TO LLOYD'S VESSEL SANK UNDER THE NAME 'RIO PARANA'. (R H VANALDERWEIRELDT). 6.11.97 NOW CHARTED WITH W CARD PILLAR BUOY VQ(9)10S CLOSE W. NE 1892. 23.4.13 SHOWN IN 5056.036N, 0137.732E [WGD] ON FR401060 [EDN 3.37].
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY SUBMARINE. VESSEL, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS 'PERSIANA', WAS RENAMED 'RIO PARANA' SHORTLY BEFORE BEING SUNK. PASSAGE TYNE FOR PORT FERRAJO. SUNK 7 MILES ESE OF BEACHY HEAD. (M VANALDERWEIRELDT & WW1SL). PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE WK [20473].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 56.036 N,1 37.733 E
Rio Parana on Wreck Map
Rio Parana Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RIO PARANA wreck located?
The RIO PARANA wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.036 N,1 37.733 E.
How deep is the RIO PARANA and where exactly is it located?
The RIO PARANA lies at a depth of about 10.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.036 N,1 37.733 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RIO PARANA?
The seabed around the RIO PARANA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the RIO PARANA sink?
The RIO PARANA sank on Feb 24, 1915.
When was the wreck of the RIO PARANA discovered?
The wreck of the RIO PARANA was discovered in 1915.
What country did the RIO PARANA belong to?
The RIO PARANA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the RIO PARANA carrying?
The RIO PARANA was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the RIO PARANA?
The RIO PARANA had a tonnage of 4015 tons.
What type of wreck is the RIO PARANA?
The RIO PARANA is classified as a steam ship.