Rio Verde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rio verde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.005 N,5 4.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.650083
  • Longitude: -5.067800
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO VERDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 4025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

22.2.18 M9951 22.2.18 SUNK ABOUT 5M W OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. (W/T OPERATOR - IDSA). 25.2.18 M10169 25.2.18 4M W OF GRUMMAG HEAD. TORPEDOED; PROBABLY SANK 10 MINUTES LATER. (IDSA). NCA. 25.2.18 M06940 25.2.18 TORPEDOED ABOUT 5MS W [MAG] OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. SANK 3 HOURS 45 MINS LATER. (COMMODORE LARNE). NCA. 26.2.18 M9982 26.2.18 4M TO W OF GRAMMAG HEAD, MULL OF GALLOWAY. NOT SEEN TO SINK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INFORMATION FROM 3RD MATE, SINKING QUICKLY, MASTER DROWNED. POSN 543900N, 050400W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H3671/72 5.3.73 H3671/72 5.3.73 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS FAWN, ROS DTD 1.12.72). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- AUSTRIANA. BUILT IN 1901 BY IRVINES S.B. & D.D. CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 306NHP. PASSAGE CLYDE FOR MILFORD HAVEN. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-86. 20 LOST INCLUDING MASTER. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS, DODS, LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO VERDE wreck located?

The RIO VERDE wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.005 N,5 4.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO VERDE?

The seabed around the RIO VERDE lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the RIO VERDE sink?

The RIO VERDE sank on Feb 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RIO VERDE discovered?

The wreck of the RIO VERDE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RIO VERDE belong to?

The RIO VERDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIO VERDE carrying?

The RIO VERDE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIO VERDE?

The RIO VERDE had a tonnage of 4025 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO VERDE?

The RIO VERDE is classified as a steam ship.

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