Hms Rinovia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms rinovia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.874 N,4 59.053 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.097900
  • Longitude: -4.984217
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RINOVIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 429
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H01004/40 26.2.41 POSN 500549N, 045902W OR 154.5DEG, 2.9M FROM ST ANTHONY HEAD. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 2.11.40). - NM 455/41. 1.7.74 ASSESSED AS UNSURVEYED CLEARANCE PA 15MTRS. NE 154. H4239/73 15.8.74 ONE WK CONTACT BY SONAR BUT NOTHING FOUND BY E/S AFTER CLOSE INVESTIGATION. (HMS HECATE, 1974). NCA. 16.5.78 RE-ASSESSED AS USC PA 35MTRS. NC 2565. 23.3.79 LOCATED 31.12.78. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. NO POSN GIVEN. (HMS WOODLARK). NCA. H1310/80 11.6.80 COVERED BY A TRAWL. LEAST DEPTH 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SOME SALVAGE WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT. (K. DUNSTAN, 2.6.80), AUTHORITY FOR POSN NOT RECORDED. - NM 1382/80. 5.7.85 LIES IN 500552N, 045828W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 5FMS ABOVE SEABED. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. H4239/73 25.11.87 EXAM'D 15.11.87 LOCATED IN 500550N, 045857.5W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.4MTRS. (THV STELLA, WK REPORT 15.11.87). INS AS WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/802/01 3.2.99 EXAM'D 5.11.98 IN 5005.874N, 0459.053W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 802). NO DEBRIS. AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN 5005.839N, 0458.990W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED 24.10.99. WK IS INTACT AND LISTS HEAVILY TO PORT. DANGEROUSLY COVERED IN NETS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 7MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS 310 DEGS. SEABED SAND & SILT. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 8.1939. MINED.

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS HEAVILY TO PORT, BOWS NW, WELL NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.874 N,4 59.053 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RINOVIA wreck located?

The HMS RINOVIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.874 N,4 59.053 W.

How deep is the HMS RINOVIA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RINOVIA lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.874 N,4 59.053 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RINOVIA?

The seabed around the HMS RINOVIA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS RINOVIA sink?

The HMS RINOVIA sank on Nov 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RINOVIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RINOVIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS RINOVIA belong to?

The HMS RINOVIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RINOVIA?

The HMS RINOVIA had a tonnage of 429 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RINOVIA?

The HMS RINOVIA is classified as a trawler.

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