Rita V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Rita v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 40.107 N,20 48.36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.668450
  • Longitude: 20.806000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name RITA V
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 98.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 2062
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3101/68 28.10.68 VESSEL, BEACHED NR CHANDRIS SHIPYARDS, AMBALAKI. NCA, POSN, 384010N, 204824E APPROX, TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 11.5.92 DECLARED A CTL, REMOVED OCT 1969. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY TRONDHJEMS M/V, TRONDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAHASSI SHIPPING CO., S.A. CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM. BEACHED AT AMBELAKI DUE TO AMOUNT OF WATER TAKEN ON BOARD. DECLARED A CTL. SOLD & REPAIRED. RENAMED 'NIA'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RITA V wreck located?

The RITA V wreck is located at coordinates 38 40.107 N,20 48.36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RITA V?

The seabed around the RITA V lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RITA V sink?

The RITA V sank on Sep 10, 1968.

When was the wreck of the RITA V discovered?

The wreck of the RITA V was discovered in 1968.

What country did the RITA V belong to?

The RITA V belonged to GR.

What cargo was the RITA V carrying?

The RITA V was carrying chemicals,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the RITA V?

The RITA V had a tonnage of 2062 tons.

What type of wreck is the RITA V?

The RITA V is classified as a steam ship.

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