Rutheverett Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rutheverett Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 4.2 N,121 11.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.070000
  • Longitude: 121.195000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name RUTHEVERETT
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 154.8 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6517
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.76 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND IN 190412N, 1211142E. (LL, 1.7.76). NCA YET. 7.9.76 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS MADE. ONLY SALVABLE CARGO NOW BEING DISCHARGED. VESSEL'S BACK NOW APPEARS BROKEN. (LL, 3.9.76). NCA. 26.8.77 VESSEL REPORTED TO BE IN SAME POSN ON 8.8.77, BUT BEING DISMANTLED BY SALVORS. (LL, 26.8.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY AKERS M/V A/S , OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVERETT-ORIENT LINE INC LTD. PASSAGE TOKYO FOR DAVAO. RAN AGROUND OFF THE SW COAST OF DALUPIRI ISLAND. WITH HER HOLDS FLOODED AND TIDAL THE CONTINUAL POUNDING FROM THE HEAVY SWELLS SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE HER BACK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RUTHEVERETT wreck located?

The RUTHEVERETT wreck is located at coordinates 19 4.2 N,121 11.7 E.

When did the RUTHEVERETT sink?

The RUTHEVERETT sank on Jun 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the RUTHEVERETT discovered?

The wreck of the RUTHEVERETT was discovered in 1976.

What country did the RUTHEVERETT belong to?

The RUTHEVERETT belonged to LR.

What cargo was the RUTHEVERETT carrying?

The RUTHEVERETT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RUTHEVERETT?

The RUTHEVERETT had a tonnage of 6517 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTHEVERETT?

The RUTHEVERETT is classified as a carrier.

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