Rita Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rita iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 19.871 N,61 23.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.331183
  • Longitude: -61.397667
Wreck Depth 17.79 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RITA III
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 26.4 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 26.4
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 50
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2019

Surveying Details

29.1.80 POSN REPD AS 3M N OF ROSEAU, DOMINICA, AT MOUTH OF BOERI RIVER. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN, 1978). GIVES POSN APPROX 151924N, 612430W. NCA. 22.7.04 RECORD REVIEWED. [WGD] POSN: 1519.770N, 6123.758W. NCA. SEP 2018/000324850 25.09.18 WK LOCATED AT 1519.871N, 06123.860W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 26.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 36DEGS. TUG BOAT FULLY INTACT AND LYING UPRIGHT. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H102 HI1600 53029). AMEND DW 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000061135 09.12.18 EXAM'D 19.9.18; LOCATED AT 1519.871N, 6123.860W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 26.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 50DEGS. TUG BOAT 'RITA III' FULLY INTACT AND LYING UPRIGHT. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H525 HI1600 53029). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN BAD WEATHER AT MOUTH OF BOERI RIVER, 3M N OF ROSEAU, DOMINICA. ABANDONED BY OWNERS AFTER SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. (LL).

General Comments

Tug boat, fully intact, lying upright

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FAQ

Where is the RITA III wreck located?

The RITA III wreck is located at coordinates 15 19.871 N,61 23.86 W.

How deep is the RITA III and where exactly is it located?

The RITA III lies at a depth of about 17.79 meters and is located at coordinates 15 19.871 N,61 23.86 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RITA III?

The seabed around the RITA III lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RITA III sink?

The RITA III sank on Dec 21, 1977.

When was the wreck of the RITA III discovered?

The wreck of the RITA III was discovered in 1977.

What country did the RITA III belong to?

The RITA III belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the RITA III?

The RITA III had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the RITA III?

The RITA III is classified as a tug.

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