Rushing Water Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rushing water Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.454 N,0 37.642 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.757567
  • Longitude: 0.627367
Wreck Depth 20.7 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUSHING WATER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 85
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1867
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Scour Dimensions 160.0,,001.5,045.0
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 15.9.89 WK OF SV 'RUSHING WATER' LOCATED IN 1987 IN 504515N, 003750E [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. ABOUT 120FT LONG WITH CARGO OF STEAM ENGINE PARTS. (J S BLIGHT, 25.8.89). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 19.6.15; IN 5045.454N, 0037.642E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.7MTRS, GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 085/265. SCOUR 160MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. WK LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 20.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1864 BY ROBINSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARLES NEWMAN. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR MADRAS. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SV STARTLED FAWN (1165 GT, BUILT OF IRON IN 1855 BY CHARLES TAYLEUR & C WARRINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FLETCHER). (M KEANE).

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FAQ

Where is the RUSHING WATER wreck located?

The RUSHING WATER wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.454 N,0 37.642 E.

How deep is the RUSHING WATER and where exactly is it located?

The RUSHING WATER lies at a depth of about 20.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.454 N,0 37.642 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RUSHING WATER?

The seabed around the RUSHING WATER lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the RUSHING WATER sink?

The RUSHING WATER sank on Dec 19, 1867.

When was the wreck of the RUSHING WATER discovered?

The wreck of the RUSHING WATER was discovered in 1989.

What country did the RUSHING WATER belong to?

The RUSHING WATER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUSHING WATER carrying?

The RUSHING WATER was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the RUSHING WATER?

The RUSHING WATER had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUSHING WATER?

The RUSHING WATER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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