Riv Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Riv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54 N,13 11.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.900000
  • Longitude: 13.192217
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIV
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 129.5 m
Width 17 m
Draught 10.5
Tonnage 6630
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1941
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 23.10.42 HO3150/42 23.10.42 ST IN 325400N, 131141E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2331/42. 10.11.52 10.11.52 SHOWN AS OBSTN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 244 & EXISTING BA 248. 7.2.56 7.2.56 SHOWN AS GROUP OF OBSTNS. (PORT MANAGER, TRIPOLI). - NM BLOCK 47/56. 5.9.58 5.9.58 SHOWN AS OBSTNS 2FMS 4FT, 3FMS 3FT & 2FMS 4FT ENCLOSED. NE 248. H3347/60 3.12.59 H3347/60 3.12.59 AMEND TO OBSTNS 3FMS 4FT, 3FMS 3FT & 2FMS 4FT ENCLOSED. (US NM 4709/59). BR STD. H3347/60 2.2.65 H3347/60 2.2.65 OBSTN 2FMS 4FT SHOWN IN 325402N, 131146E ON ITALIAN 455. BR STD. H321/64 21.6.67 H321/64 21.6.67 AMEND POSN TO 3254002N, 131146E. [GRADUATION SHIFT]. NE 248. H3888/68 9.11.79 H3888/68 9.11.79 DELETE. (SIR BRUCE WHITE, WOLFE BARRY & PARTNERS). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 248.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO, WITH OIL ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETA COMMERCIALE DI NAVIGAZIONE. BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT TRIPOLI. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RIV wreck located?

The RIV wreck is located at coordinates 32 54 N,13 11.533 E.

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

The RIV lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 32 54 N,13 11.533 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIV?

The seabed around the RIV lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the RIV sink?

The RIV sank on Aug 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RIV discovered?

The wreck of the RIV was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RIV belong to?

The RIV belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the RIV?

The RIV had a tonnage of 6630 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIV?

The RIV is classified as a motor vessel.

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