Rupee Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Rupee Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 24.028 N,4 47.066 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 54 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RUPEE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 39 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 4, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1955 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
STEAM TRAWLER, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE. 4 MEN LOST INLUDING THE SKIPPER. (WW1 BMSL).
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51 24.028 N,4 47.066 W
Rupee on Wreck Map
Rupee Wreck on Google Map
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