Prince Rupert City (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prince rupert city (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 46.005 N,4 47.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.766750
  • Longitude: -4.784833
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 33
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 117
Tonnage 4749
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/41 POSN 035DEG, 5M FROM CAPE WRATH. POSN 584138N, 045427W APPROX. (ACOS). 13.11.57 INS AS NDW. NC 1954. 2.7.74 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 28MTRS [15FMS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 2635. SUNK IN 584600N, 044100W APPROX. (SEA BREEZES, MAY 1980). NCA. 19.3.82 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 45MTRS (USC DEPTH RE-ASSESSED) NC 1954. H3057/81 17.8.82 LARGE WK, STANDING 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS, LOCATED IN 584600N, 044654W USING DECCA. (FRV EXPLORER, HN 29.7.82). INS AS WK USC 60MTRS. BR STD. H2884/83 11.5.84 EXAM'D 19.3.84 IN 584603N, 044701W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES ESE/WNW APPARENTLY INTACT. HAS CENTRAL SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH TWO HATCHES, FORE AND AFT. PROBABLY LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). BR STD. HH091/071/01 29.11.05 EXAM'D 8.7.05 IN 5846.005N, 0447.090W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.8 IN GEN DEPTH 78.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 117/297 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1071). RETAIN WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

3.6.41 BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 4 CREW LOST. SINKING DATE GIVEN AS 3.6.41. (SEA BREEZES, MAY '80) 1.6.41 BUILT 1924 BY W GRAY OF SUNDERLAND.PASSAGE HULL FOR ST LAWRENCE, ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 1.6.41, ABANDONED VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING DAY. CARRYING 47 CREW & 2 PASSENGERS. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2 & SHIPWRECKS OF THE N OF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 46.005 N,4 47.09 W.

How deep is the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 58 46.005 N,4 47.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) sink?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY)?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4749 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY)?

The PRINCE RUPERT CITY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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