Rubaan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rubaan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.536 N,5 13.561 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.958933
  • Longitude: -5.226017
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBAAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39.7 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 324
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1939
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Surveying Details

20.12.69 20.12.69 BROKEN IN THREE SEPARATE PARTS. BOILERS STAND 30FT OFF BOTTOM IN 75FT OF WATER. (R DAVIS, SUB AQUA DIVER). H1247/69 7.9.70 H1247/69 7.9.70 WK IN APPROX 495730N, 051312W USING HSA. (R DAVIS, 5.9.70). NCA. H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY BUT NO SPECIAL SEARCH MADE CLOSE INSHORE. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). NCA. 28.5.82 28.5.82 VERY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED. BOILER & REMAINS OF ENGINE STAND 1.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LIES ABOUT 500YDS W OF MULVIN ROCK. OWNED BY R LARN & R DAVIS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). POSN 495730N, 051330W FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. ON FLAT AREA OF SEABED SURROUNDED BY ROCKY LEDGES AND OUTCROPS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TOD HEAD. BUILT IN 1921 BY J CRAN & SOMERVILLE LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEYNON SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTREATH FOR CHARRLESTOWN. STRUCK A ROCK 0.5M W OF THE LIZARD AND SANK IN POOR CONDITIONS OF SLEET AND RAIN. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RUBAAN wreck located?

The RUBAAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.536 N,5 13.561 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBAAN?

The seabed around the RUBAAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the RUBAAN sink?

The RUBAAN sank on Dec 16, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RUBAAN discovered?

The wreck of the RUBAAN was discovered in 1969.

What country did the RUBAAN belong to?

The RUBAAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUBAAN carrying?

The RUBAAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RUBAAN?

The RUBAAN had a tonnage of 324 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBAAN?

The RUBAAN is classified as a steam ship.

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