Riptide Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Riptide Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.2 N,3 58.159 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.553333
  • Longitude: -3.969317
Wreck Depth 25.06 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIPTIDE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 5.2 m
Shadow Height 0.3
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1995
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 003.2,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Surveying Details

HH214/430/02 13.6.95 SANK IN 513311N, 035814W [OGB]. (MRCC SWANSEA, TLX DTD 7.6.95). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 27.08.17; IN 5133.200N, 0358.159W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 1.3MTRS, WIDTH 1.2MTRS, HEIGHT 0.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 330/150 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 3.2MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP. WRECK HAS DISINTEGRATED OVER TIME. REMNANTS ARE BROKEN AND PARTIALLY VISIBLE THROUGH SAND RIPPLES. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

17 FOOT ANGLING BOAT OF FIBREGLASS AND WOOD WITH TWO OUTBOARD ENGINES. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED SAFELY.

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FAQ

Where is the RIPTIDE wreck located?

The RIPTIDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.2 N,3 58.159 W.

How deep is the RIPTIDE and where exactly is it located?

The RIPTIDE lies at a depth of about 25.06 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.2 N,3 58.159 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIPTIDE?

The seabed around the RIPTIDE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the RIPTIDE sink?

The RIPTIDE sank on Jun 7, 1995.

When was the wreck of the RIPTIDE discovered?

The wreck of the RIPTIDE was discovered in 1995.

What country did the RIPTIDE belong to?

The RIPTIDE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the RIPTIDE?

The RIPTIDE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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