Ruth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ruth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45.666 N,1 59.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.761100
  • Longitude: -1.984633
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUTH
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 838
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2501/19 24.3.19 WK LIES 188DEGS, 0.22M FROM BERWICK PIER LT, OR 554540N, 015900W. (SNO GRANTON). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H4214/26 1.7.26 AMEND TO DW. (REVIEW OF WK SYMBOLS). HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U22. VESSEL, BUILT 1878 WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. TORPEDOED 100M E OF MAY ISLAND, BUT MANAGED TO REACH SHALLOW WATER JUST OUTSIDE BERWICK BEFORE SINKING. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

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FAQ

Where is the RUTH wreck located?

The RUTH wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.666 N,1 59.078 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUTH?

The seabed around the RUTH lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RUTH sink?

The RUTH sank on Apr 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RUTH discovered?

The wreck of the RUTH was discovered in 1915.

What country did the RUTH belong to?

The RUTH belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the RUTH?

The RUTH had a tonnage of 838 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTH?

The RUTH is classified as a steam ship.

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