Rainbow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Rainbow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 44.4 N,6 28.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.740000
  • Longitude: -6.470000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAINBOW
Type steam ship
Flag CY
Length 74 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 1346
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.11.74 VESSEL RAN AGROUND AT MOUTH OF R GUADALQUIVIR. ALL REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS. NCA, POSN 364424N, 062812W FOR FILING ONLY. 20.8.75 VESSEL A TOTAL LOSS. (MERCANTILE REGISTER MARCH '75). NCA. DATA RE-ASSESSED. WK SOLD & BROKEN UP WHERE SHE LAY. (MSD). AMEND TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY S.A.B.A.R.N., BRUGES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUNRISE SHIPPING CO., LTD.. ON PASSAGE FROM SEVILLE TO UK. RAN AGROUND AT THE MOUTH OF R GUADALQUIVIR OFF CHIPIONA. WITH HER ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED ALL REFLOATING ATTEMPTS PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL. WK SOLD & BROKEN UP WHERE SHE LAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RAINBOW wreck located?

The RAINBOW wreck is located at coordinates 36 44.4 N,6 28.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAINBOW?

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

When did the RAINBOW sink?

The RAINBOW sank on Aug 8, 1974.

When was the wreck of the RAINBOW discovered?

The wreck of the RAINBOW was discovered in 1974.

What country did the RAINBOW belong to?

The RAINBOW belonged to CY.

What cargo was the RAINBOW carrying?

The RAINBOW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RAINBOW?

The RAINBOW had a tonnage of 1346 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAINBOW?

The RAINBOW is classified as a steam ship.

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