Rita Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Rita Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
25 52.1 N,55 48.55 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RITA |
| Type | Structure |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 6, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 16.12.75 16.12.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 255200N, 554830E APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 13-14 FMS. (LL 13.12.75). 5.1.76 5.1.76 DIVERS FINDING DIFFICULTY LOCATING WK. (LL 29.12.75). 3.2.76 3.2.76 ALL ENDEAVOURS BY DIVER TO LOCATE PONTOON UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 3.2.76). 14.8.79 14.8.79 INS AS NDWPA. NC 3737. 21.2.95 21.2.95 WGD POSN 255206N, 554833E. NC 3174. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 21, 1995 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILST UNDER TOW.
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