Riverton (Stern Portion) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Riverton (stern portion) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.544 N,3 58.406 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.575733
  • Longitude: -3.973433
Wreck Depth -0.71 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 66.1
Sonar Width 19.4
Orientation 124
Tonnage 7345
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Surveying Details

H2591/45 25.6.45 STERN PORTION SHOWS 10FT LIES 019DEGS, 3.5C FROM MUMBLES LT. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (TH, 15.5.45). INS AS ST IN 513419N, 035800W. - NM 1514/45. H2591/45 23.8.49 POSN NOW F. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH) - NM 1706/49. H2499/50 12.12.50 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1FT IN 513430N, 035819W ON SURVEY [E8677]. NC 1161. 22.9.71 AMENDED TO ST D 0.3MTR. NC 1161. 28.7.72 AMENDED TO ST D 1.0MTR. [LAT]. BR STD. H1934/78 27.3.81 EXAM'D VISUALLY AT LWS. ONLY PART OF KEEL & SOME RIBS REMAIN. OCCUPIES AREA OF ABOUT 5 SQ METRES. HIGHEST PART DRIES 1MTR. (HMS FOX, HI 53/79). NCA. 19.12.91 NOT VISIBLE ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2062. NCA. HH214/430/03 18.3.98 TH HAVE TAKEN POSSESSION. DISPERSAL OPS MAY BE CONDUCTED. (TH NM 10/98). NCA. HH214/430/03 26.3.98 TH HAVE RELINQUISHED POSSESSION. WRECKAGE NOW DRIES 0.2MTRS ALTHOUGH A NUMBER OF NETS WHICH DRY 0.8MTRS REMAIN SNAGGED ON THE WRECKAGE. (TH NM 14/98). AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.8MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 23.08.17; IN 5134.544N, 0358.406W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRYING 0.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 0MTRS, LENGTH 66.1MTRS, WIDTH 19.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. WRECK IS GENERALLY LOW IN PROFILE WITH SMALL AREAS OF PROTRUDING STEEL WORK FROM THE MAIN SUPER STRUCTURE. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

2.8.45 FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MUMBLES. TORPEDOED AND DAMAGED BY U 1023 IN APPROX 502500N, 052500W. 3 MEN LOST. WAS TOWED TO SWANSEA BAY AND BEACHED. BROKE IN TWO AND STERN PORTION, APPROX 500 TONS, SANK. FOR'D PART REFLOATED AND BEACHED AT OYSTERMOUTH BEACH. FWD PART SAILED AGAIN ON 2.8.45, PROBABLY FROM SWANSEA DRY DOCKS, AND WAS TOWED TO THE TYNE WHERE 90FT OF THE STERN WAS REBUILT. (SIBI & J HARROLD).

General Comments

PARTS OF KEEL & RIBS REMAIN. NETTED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.544 N,3 58.406 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.544 N,3 58.406 W.

How deep is the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -0.71 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.544 N,3 58.406 W.

When did the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY)?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7345 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY)?

The RIVERTON (STERN PORTION) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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