Rita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 21.02 N,73 46.702 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.350333
  • Longitude: 73.778367
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RITA
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1960
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 1988

Surveying Details

H5130/60 9.11.60 VESSEL RAN AGROUND & BROKE IN TWO IN 152054N, 734645E [IND], OR 101DEGS, 0.94M FROM ILHEU GRANDE LT. (LL & LISBON NM 200/64). INS ST IN 152100N, 734651E. BR STD. H1229/63 9.7.64 NOW IN 152054N, 734645E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 45/64). BR STD. 15.8.88 SHOWN IN 152057N, 734644.5E [IND] ON INDIAN 2020. NC 492.

Circumstances of loss

EX- FORT ROUILL, BUILT IN 1943 BY UNITED SHIPYARDS LTD, CANADA. ON PASSAGE COLOMBO FOR MORMUGAO, RAN AGROUND AND BROKE IN TWO. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the RITA wreck located?

The RITA wreck is located at coordinates 15 21.02 N,73 46.702 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RITA?

The seabed around the RITA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the RITA sink?

The RITA sank on Jul 1, 1960.

When was the wreck of the RITA discovered?

The wreck of the RITA was discovered in 1964.

What cargo was the RITA carrying?

The RITA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RITA?

The RITA had a tonnage of 7133 tons.

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