Ruffian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ruffian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.92 N,6 12.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.432000
  • Longitude: -6.214333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUFFIAN
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.7.76 YACHT REPORTED AGROUND ON MONEY WEIGHTS BANK IN 522800N, 060700W. LIFEBOAT TOWED YACHT TO 4.5M E OF BLACKWATER HEAD AND ABANDONED IT IN THAT POSN WITH JUST THE BOW OUT OF THE WATER. (LL, 12.7.76) NCA, POSN 522554N, 061248W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2021/000080985 23.3.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT - INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY 2017). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2022

Circumstances of loss

12.7.76 ABANDONED VESSEL AGROUND ON MONEY WEIGHTS BANK. CREW RESCUED. LIFEBOAT TOWED YACHT TO 4.5M E OF BLACKWATER HEAD AND ABANDONED IT, WITH JUST HER BOW OUT OF THE WATER. (LL, 12.7.76)

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FAQ

Where is the RUFFIAN wreck located?

The RUFFIAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.92 N,6 12.86 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUFFIAN?

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

When did the RUFFIAN sink?

The RUFFIAN sank on Jul 11, 1976.

When was the wreck of the RUFFIAN discovered?

The wreck of the RUFFIAN was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the RUFFIAN?

The RUFFIAN is classified as a yacht.

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