Rubonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rubonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 20 N,5 19.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.333333
  • Longitude: -5.318333
Water Depth 1050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBONIA
Type collier
Flag RU
Tonnage 3644
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 602000N, 051900W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14). PLOTS IN OVER 1000 MTRS. H1943/79 10.12.80 H1943/79 10.12.80 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE SURVEY. (HMS HECLA, HI 30/79-80). NCA
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY U-36 OFF NW SCOTLAND, WHILST EN-ROUTE TO ARCHANGEL.

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FAQ

Where is the RUBONIA wreck located?

The RUBONIA wreck is located at coordinates 60 20 N,5 19.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBONIA?

The seabed around the RUBONIA lies at approximately 1050 meters deep.

When did the RUBONIA sink?

The RUBONIA sank on Jul 22, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RUBONIA discovered?

The wreck of the RUBONIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the RUBONIA belong to?

The RUBONIA belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the RUBONIA?

The RUBONIA had a tonnage of 3644 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBONIA?

The RUBONIA is classified as a collier.

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