Ruby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ruby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 3.974 N,2 35.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.066233
  • Longitude: -2.597500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 37.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 234
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 2.5MILES FROM AUSKERRY, ORKNEY IS. (WW1SL). 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590400N, 023545W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. 27.5.88 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO [1296].
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W COOPER & SON, KIRKWALL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR KIRKWALL. MINED. FIVE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RUBY wreck located?

The RUBY wreck is located at coordinates 59 3.974 N,2 35.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBY?

The seabed around the RUBY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the RUBY sink?

The RUBY sank on Mar 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RUBY discovered?

The wreck of the RUBY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RUBY belong to?

The RUBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RUBY?

The RUBY had a tonnage of 234 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBY?

The RUBY is classified as a steam ship.

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