Ruben Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ruben Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 43.2 N,1 26.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.720000
  • Longitude: -1.446667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBEN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 82.7 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 1939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Surveying Details

10.12.76 10.12.76 MV 'RUBEN' GROUNDED AT LANDES COAST, NORTH OF BAYONNE. (LL, 7.12.76). NCA. 15.12.76 15.12.76 'RUBEN' STRANDED ON SANDBANK HOSSEGOR, PLAYA DE PENON, IN 434312N, 012648W. VESSEL HAS SUNK INTO SAND ABOUT 1MTR. NO CHANCE OF OWN REFLOATING AT HIGH TIDE. (LL, 11.12.76). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 4.2.77 4.2.77 ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT VESSEL UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 29.1.77). NCA. 18.3.77 18.3.77 TO BE SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 18.3.77). NCA. 3.8.77 3.8.77 VESSEL REFLOATED 1.8.77 & SAILED TO BAYONNE. (LL, 3.8.77). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1951 BY SCHIFFB. UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KIPS BAY SHIPPING CO., S.A. PASSAGE BAYONNE TO DUNKIRK. GROUNDED ON LANDES COAST DURING A HEAVY STORM AFTER A FIRE ONBOARD. DECLAED A CONSTRUTIVE TOTAL LOSS, REFLOATED AUG '77 & TOWED TO ZUMAYA FOR BREAKING. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the RUBEN wreck located?

The RUBEN wreck is located at coordinates 43 43.2 N,1 26.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBEN?

The seabed around the RUBEN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the RUBEN sink?

The RUBEN sank on Dec 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the RUBEN discovered?

The wreck of the RUBEN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the RUBEN belong to?

The RUBEN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the RUBEN carrying?

The RUBEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RUBEN?

The RUBEN had a tonnage of 1939 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBEN?

The RUBEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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