Rubislaw Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rubislaw Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.312 N,1 23.076 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.521867
  • Longitude: 1.384600
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBISLAW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 10
Tonnage 1041
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0215/39 14.12.39 DW PA IN 513108N, 012432E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2807/39. H0215/39 28.4.40 INS DWPA IN 513108N, 012432E. - NM 1074/40. H02238/43 8.9.43 WRECK LOCATED IN 513117N, 012308E. FOUND IN POSN 022DEGS, 1.83MILES FROM TONGUE SAND TOWER. PRESUMED TO BE RUBISLAW OR M/S TRAWLER MASTIFF. (SURVEYING OFFICER, SHEERNESS 16.7.43). AMEND POSN. - NM BLOCK 1862/43. H0215/39 25.10.46 OROPESA SEARCH CARRIED OUT OVER AREA JUNE 1944. SWEEP SET TO 42FT. NOTHING FOUND. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS 30.9.46). H0215/39 25.10.46 EXAM'D 30.9.46 IN 513117N, 012308E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 56FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59FT. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 30.9.46). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 2FT. - NM 3589/46. H351/67 25.1.67 SWEPT CLEAR 62FT, FOUL 63FT. (ISS, ROS DTD 26.12.66). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT. - NM 327/67. H4525/69 31.7.69 EXAM'D 29.4.69 IN 513117N, 012310E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21.2MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 21.8METRES. (HMS ECHO, HI 139/69). 27.1.69 AMEND TO SW 10FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1607. 7.11.72 AMEND TO SW 18.5MTRS. NC 1605. H1428/74 3.7.74 EXAM'D IN 513116N, 012311E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20MTRS, FOUL 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. SCOUR 21.5MTRS. SMALL WRECK. ABOUT 10MTRS ACROSS IN SCOUR 25MTRS ACROSS & BARELY PROTRUDING ABOVE SEABED. (PLA SWEEPING REPORT NO 4/74). AMEND SW 20MTRS. BR STD. HH242/410/06 31.7.00 SHOWN IN 5131.28N, 0123.8E [OGB] ON PLA WK OVERLAY FOR NC 1606. BR STD. 19.1.15 NOT SHOWN ON RECENT PLA THAMES ESTUARY M/B SURVEY. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1E, EMAIL DTD 14.1.15). AMEND FOUL. 9.3.15 ABOVE AMENDMENT INCORRECT, RETAIN PREVOUS VALUES. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1 EAST, EMAIL DTD 9.3.15). AMEND SW 20MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

PASSSAGE LONDON FOR ABERDEEN. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 2M E OF TONGUE LT VESSEL & 4C SW OF KNOCK S BUOY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.312 N,1 23.076 E
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FAQ

Where is the RUBISLAW wreck located?

The RUBISLAW wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.312 N,1 23.076 E.

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

The RUBISLAW lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.312 N,1 23.076 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBISLAW?

The seabed around the RUBISLAW lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RUBISLAW sink?

The RUBISLAW sank on Nov 28, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RUBISLAW discovered?

The wreck of the RUBISLAW was discovered in 1939.

What country did the RUBISLAW belong to?

The RUBISLAW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUBISLAW carrying?

The RUBISLAW was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the RUBISLAW?

The RUBISLAW had a tonnage of 1041 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBISLAW?

The RUBISLAW is classified as a steam ship.

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