Rio Preto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rio preto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.2 N,1 30.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.286667
  • Longitude: 1.515833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO PRETO
Length 105.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 4026
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2010

Surveying Details

SANK IN POSN 6 MILES N OF ST VALERY SUR SOMME. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4864/23 10.8.23 2 ST WRECKS SHOWN IN 501712N, 013057E ON FR 3800 & IN PARIS NM 96/1465. CHART AS 2 ST WKS (1923). - NM ACTION. SEE ALSO [20779]. H6131/59 29.1.60 ST SHOWN ON FR 5107. NC 2612. H2616/59 29.1.60 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2148.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR BOULOGNE WRECKED ON POINTE DE SAINT-QUENTIN.

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FAQ

Where is the RIO PRETO wreck located?

The RIO PRETO wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.2 N,1 30.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO PRETO?

The seabed around the RIO PRETO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RIO PRETO sink?

The RIO PRETO sank on Dec 18, 1922.

When was the wreck of the RIO PRETO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO PRETO was discovered in 1922.

What cargo was the RIO PRETO carrying?

The RIO PRETO was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the RIO PRETO?

The RIO PRETO had a tonnage of 4026 tons.

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