Rivergate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rivergate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.318 N,0 31.457 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.355300
  • Longitude: 0.524283
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVERGATE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 33.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 32.6
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 115
Tonnage 190
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1959
Scour Dimensions 030.0,020.5,000.9,208.0
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2020

Surveying Details

H4278/59 2.8.59 SANK IN 532200N, 003000E. SMALL VESSEL. MAST AND DECKHOUSE WASHED ASHORE AT WELLS. (ADMIRALTY MESSAGE 31.7.59). H4278/59 23.10.59 INS AS DWPA IN 532200N, 003000E. BR STD. H4278/59 23.10.59 A/S SEARCH CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA ENCLOSED BY FOLLOWING POSNS: A) 532000N, 002800E; B) 532000N, 003406E; C) 532251N, 002800E; D) 532251N, 003330E. NOTHING FOUND. (TH, 12.10.59). H4278/59 4.12.62 DELETED. BR STD. H332 4.2.63 WK LOCATED IN 532115N, 003134E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 45FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.9.62). INS AS WK 6FMS. - NM 315/63. H4729/62 20.6.63 SWEPT CLEAR AT 14, FOUL AT 16FT. BUOY LAID 145 DEG, 600FT FROM WK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24FT IN GEN DEPTH 45FT. GOOD CONTACT FROM THE N. WATER IN VICINITY DISCOLOURED BY THE SAND. (HMS ECHO, 28.5.63). AMEND TO SW 2FMS 2FT. - NM 1230/63. H4729/62 20.6.63 G SPH BUOY, INT QKFL G 10S, CLOSE SE. (TH NM 47/63). - NM 1230/63. H4729/62 5.11.64 CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 26, FOUL AT 27FT IN GEN DEPTH 54FT. WK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS RIVERGATE. (THV MERMAID, 8.9.64). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 2FT. - NM 2097/64. H4729/62 15.3.65 CONTRACT PLACED FOR DISPERSAL TO LEAST DEPTH 36FT. (TH 10.3.65). H4729/62 28.4.65 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). H4729/62 24.6.65 CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 36, FOUL AT 37FT. (THV MERMAID, 9.6.65). AMEND TO SW 6FMS. - NM 1261/65. H1248/69 23.2.70 WK LOCATED IN 532118N, 003125E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. (HUNTING GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS LTD, 11.2.70). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 10.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH100/351/02 1.12.89 SONAR CONTACT DETECTED 170MTRS E OF CHARTED POSN IN 532118N, 003125E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS DURING PIPELINE SURVEY. LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEG AND STANDING 6MTRS HIGH. (HYDROSEARCH ASSOC. LTD, 13.11.89). NCA YET. HH242/352/01 6.12.89 EXAM'D 3.12.89 IN POSN 315 DEG, 2.11 MILES FROM INNER DOWSING TWR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 13.7MTRS. CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 9, FOUL AT 10MTRS [LAT]. THIS IS THE ONLY CONTACT LOCATED ON SONAR WITH A ONE MILE SQUARE CENTRED ON CHARTED POSN. (THV PATRICIA, TLX DTD 3.12.89). AMEND TO SW 9MTRS. - NM 27/90. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 29.6.93 IN 532117.9N, 003111.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.0, FOUL AT 10.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 12.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN BARGE-LIKE WK. LYING 111/291 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2020/0000180469 30.1.20 EXAM'D 13.1.20 LOCATED IN 5321.318N, 0031.457E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.08MTRS. LENGTH 32 MTRS. WIDTH 8 MTRS, HEIGHT 1.7 MTRS, ORIENTATION 115 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30 MTRS, WIDTH 20 MTRS, HEIGHT 0.9 MTRS, ORIENTATION 208 DEGS.(FPV MORVEN, HI1675). RETAIN SW OBSTRN 10 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-RIVER WITHAM '55, EX-COVERACK '53, EX-EMPIRE CONONLEY '47, EX-DOROTHEA WEBER '45, EX-ELISABETH, EX-MIDGUARD II, EX-LUCY. BUILT IN 1922 BY J OELKERS, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL GATES SHIPPING CO LTD. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MAK. MASCH., KEIL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOOLE. CARGO SCRAP IRON. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN, BARGE-LIKE WK

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FAQ

Where is the RIVERGATE wreck located?

The RIVERGATE wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.318 N,0 31.457 E.

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

The RIVERGATE lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.318 N,0 31.457 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVERGATE?

The seabed around the RIVERGATE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the RIVERGATE sink?

The RIVERGATE sank on Jul 28, 1959.

When was the wreck of the RIVERGATE discovered?

The wreck of the RIVERGATE was discovered in 1959.

What country did the RIVERGATE belong to?

The RIVERGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVERGATE carrying?

The RIVERGATE was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the RIVERGATE?

The RIVERGATE had a tonnage of 190 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVERGATE?

The RIVERGATE is classified as a motor vessel.

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