Rock Island Bridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rock island bridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.718 N,5 5.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.095300
  • Longitude: -5.092500
Wreck Depth 7 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 3545
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6968/20 30.9.20 SANK IN THE ENTRANCE TO HELFORD RIVER IN APPROX 500538N, 050533W. 4FT OF HULL EXPOSED, MARKED BY WHITE LIGHT (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1796/20. 5.4.22 WHITE LIGHT REPLACED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, CLOSE NE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6377/23 15.9.23 ST NOW CHARTED IN 500540N, 050533W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 147. H3627/27 WK & BUOY REMOVED BY TRINITY HOUSE. (BRIXHAM CG). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 998/27. HH232/420/04 2.11.01 REMAINS ARE TANGLED MASSES OF OLD FRAMES AND PLATES RISING ALMOST 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (HELFORD VOLUNTARY MARINE CONSERVATION AREA, LTR DTD 26.10.01). AMENDED LIVE. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 18.3.02 REPORTED TO LIE IN 5005.718N, 0505.550W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. STANDS 1.5MTRS HIGH AND LIES E/W. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND WK 7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1404). SEE [17318], NOW CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS KENOSHA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.718 N,5 5.55 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE wreck located?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.718 N,5 5.55 W.

How deep is the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE and where exactly is it located?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE lies at a depth of about 7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.718 N,5 5.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE?

The seabed around the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE sink?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE sank on Mar 22, 1920.

When was the wreck of the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE belong to?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE had a tonnage of 3545 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE?

The ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE is classified as a steam ship.

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