Rutenfjell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rutenfjell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 20.09 N,3 1.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.334833
  • Longitude: -3.020783
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUTENFJELL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 86 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7343/17 28.12.17 WK IN 472045N, 030100W. (FRENCH AMC). - FNM 14/18. H3732/18 9.7.18 NOW IN 472012N, 030100W MARKED BY BUOY. (FRENCH NM 1/19). - FNM 466/18. H2966/22 18.5.22 NOW CHARTED AS WK (1917) IN 472010N, 030110W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H2590/23 10.4.23 WL, LEAST DEPTH 7MTRS [3.75FMS], IN 472010N, 030116W. (PARIS NM 13/603). - NM 648/23. H8707/29 1.1.30 NOW MARKED BY G CON BUOY. (PARIS NM 39/1767). SQ DATE. H7047/31 9.10.31 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 1767/31). - NM 1917/31. H5240/32 23.7.32 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT]. (PARIS NM 28/1459). - NM 1241/32. 18.11.85 WK 12MTRS IN 472010.8N, 030121.6W. NO NAME GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 6.9.88 SS 'RUTENFELL' IN 472011N, 030121.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573155). H4639/87 23.12.88 LEAST DEPTH 18.7MTRS BY E/S. (BREST NM 88 46 21). - NM 241/89. H4168/88 POSN NOW 472009N, 030110W. (BREST NM 88 48 23). G/S. 23.3.90 NORWEGIAN SS 'RUTENF-JEL' LOCATED IN 472013.8N, 030109.8W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY DCS3. LEAST DEPTH 18.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS BY E/S. SEABED: FINE SAND. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14573155). HH353/351/01 1.7.91 SHOWN AS WK 18.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7142 & FRENCH 7033 [1991 EDN]. G/S. 15.12.03 SHOWN IN 4720.090N, 0301.247W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7143 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2835.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1875 BY PALMERS CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY OLSEN & UGELSTAD. (DODS). MINED WHILE ANCHORING NEAR BELLE ILE. ON PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE TO CHANTENAY. (SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES, D COX).

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FAQ

Where is the RUTENFJELL wreck located?

The RUTENFJELL wreck is located at coordinates 47 20.09 N,3 1.247 W.

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

The RUTENFJELL lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 20.09 N,3 1.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUTENFJELL?

The seabed around the RUTENFJELL lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RUTENFJELL sink?

The RUTENFJELL sank on Feb 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RUTENFJELL discovered?

The wreck of the RUTENFJELL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RUTENFJELL belong to?

The RUTENFJELL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RUTENFJELL carrying?

The RUTENFJELL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RUTENFJELL?

The RUTENFJELL had a tonnage of 1844 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTENFJELL?

The RUTENFJELL is classified as a steam ship.

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