Rutil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rutil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.99 N,0 41.286 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.599833
  • Longitude: -0.688100
Wreck Depth 42.06 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUTIL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 63.9
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.94
Orientation 165
Tonnage 706
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H5103/83 9.3.87 TWO FASTENERS IN 543601N, 004105W & 543558N, 004053W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 20.1.89 EXAM'D 2.7.88 IN 543559N, 004111W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 45.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 163/343DEG, WELL DECAYED AND COVERING AN AREA 60 X 12MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 9.6.95 WK IS 'RUTIL', IDENTIFIED FROM MAKER'S PLATE. HULL DECAYED LEAVING THE CARGO OF IRON ORE UPRIGHT IN SQUARE HEAPS. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 2.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5435.990N, 0041.286W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 63.9MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 2.94MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BUT IS WELL DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

13.9.1916 SAILED TYNE 13.9.1916 FOR TREPORT. NOT SEEN AGAIN. PRESUMED SUNK BY MINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RUTIL wreck located?

The RUTIL wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.99 N,0 41.286 W.

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

The RUTIL lies at a depth of about 42.06 meters and is located at coordinates 54 35.99 N,0 41.286 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUTIL?

The seabed around the RUTIL lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RUTIL discovered?

The wreck of the RUTIL was discovered in 1916.

What country did the RUTIL belong to?

The RUTIL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RUTIL carrying?

The RUTIL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the RUTIL?

The RUTIL had a tonnage of 706 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTIL?

The RUTIL is classified as a steam ship.

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