Rissa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rissa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.162 N,2 59.944 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.386033
  • Longitude: -2.999067
Wreck Depth 13.88 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 1.26
Orientation 164
Tonnage 1612
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1913
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2023

Surveying Details

21.11.1913 DISCHARGING OF CARGO COMMENCED BY MDHB ON 21.11.1913 AND 3.12.1913. BLASTING PPERATIONS COMMENCED BY SALVOR LTD ON 19.3.1914, ENDED END OF OCT 1914. DEPTH 49FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 8FMS 1FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 14.4MTRS [LAT] IN 532310N, 025951W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2023000323661 21.12.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 5.12.2023 IN 5523.162N, 0259.944W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 1.26MTRS, ORIENTATION 164/344 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY 01/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND DW 13.88 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY WIGHAM RICHARSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORK SS CO LTD. TWO BLIERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL. SUNK NEAR CUNARD BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH SS PORTHCAWL AND WALLASEY FERRY STEAMER ROSE. 1 LIFE LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the RISSA wreck located?

The RISSA wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.162 N,2 59.944 W.

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

The RISSA lies at a depth of about 13.88 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.162 N,2 59.944 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RISSA?

The seabed around the RISSA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the RISSA sink?

The RISSA sank on Nov 19, 1913.

When was the wreck of the RISSA discovered?

The wreck of the RISSA was discovered in 1913.

What country did the RISSA belong to?

The RISSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RISSA carrying?

The RISSA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the RISSA?

The RISSA had a tonnage of 1612 tons.

What type of wreck is the RISSA?

The RISSA is classified as a steam ship.

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