Riverdance Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | lifted |
|
Riverdance Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 52.1 N,3 3.65 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RIVERDANCE |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 6041 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 2008 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 16, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1977. DECLARED MAYDAY AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER AND SHIP TOOK ON 40 DEG LIST. PASSENGERS RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. LATER GROUNDED OFF CLEVELEYS. UNABLE TO REFLOAT, SCRAPPED IN SITU. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 52.1 N,3 3.65 W
Riverdance on Wreck Map
Riverdance Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, SINKING INTO SAND