Runo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Runo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 10.705 N,0 42.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.178417
  • Longitude: -0.701717
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUNO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 123
Tonnage 1679
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1914
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2001

Surveying Details

H8203/19 H8203/19 SUNK IN 551000N, 005030W, OR ABOUT 22 MILES E BY N FROM TYNE. (WW1SL). 9.1.76 9.1.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 551036N, 004148W ON KINGFISHER CHART NO KE 155-1A [MAY 1970 EDN]. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 H6330/87/2 8.12.88 WK EXAM'D 20.9.88 IN 551042N, 004200W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.2 IN GEN DEPTH 70.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LARGE, PARTLY BURIED, AND LYING 123/303 DEG WITH HIGH POINTS AT EACH END. GOOD SONAR TARGET FROM ALL DIR'NS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. 2.7.07 2.7.07 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'SS RUNO' [SEE ALSO 4577], IDENTIFIED FROM 'WILSON LINE' PLATE. POSN ACCURATE, DEPTH WK 65MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 72MTRS (STANDS 7MTRS HIGH). LIES ON PORT SIDE, MOSTLY INTACT BUT HEAVILY DAMAGED AMIDSHIPS FORWARD & DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE BURIED. (S SLATER, E-MAIL DTD 1.7.07). RETAIN AS WK 62MTRS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1092 BY THE CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOMAS WILSON & SONS LTD, HULL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ARCHANGEL. GENERAL CARGO. MINED. 29 LOST.

General Comments

MOSTLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the RUNO wreck located?

The RUNO wreck is located at coordinates 55 10.705 N,0 42.103 W.

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

The RUNO lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 55 10.705 N,0 42.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUNO?

The seabed around the RUNO lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RUNO sink?

The RUNO sank on Sep 5, 1914.

When was the wreck of the RUNO discovered?

The wreck of the RUNO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the RUNO belong to?

The RUNO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUNO carrying?

The RUNO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RUNO?

The RUNO had a tonnage of 1679 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUNO?

The RUNO is classified as a steam ship.

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