Rebecca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rebecca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 8 N,21 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.133333
  • Longitude: 21.716667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name REBECCA
Type motor vessel
Length 75.7 m
Width 11.8 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.9.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M NW OF RISTNA, IN 591000N, 220100E. (LL, 15.9.79). NCA. BEARING FROM RISTNA GIVES 590800N, 214300E. PLOTS IN APPROX 120MTRS. POSN IN LLOYDS REPORT IS DUE N OF RISTNA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

15.9.79 BUILT 1976 BY J.J. SIETAS SCHIFFS., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENRY BREUER. SANK 15M NW OF RISTNA, AFTER A STORM IN THE BALTIC, WHILST ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR HELSINKI. 4 OF 11 CREW LOST. (LL, 15.9.79).

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FAQ

Where is the REBECCA wreck located?

The REBECCA wreck is located at coordinates 59 8 N,21 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REBECCA?

The seabed around the REBECCA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the REBECCA sink?

The REBECCA sank on Sep 14, 1979.

When was the wreck of the REBECCA discovered?

The wreck of the REBECCA was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the REBECCA carrying?

The REBECCA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the REBECCA?

The REBECCA had a tonnage of 880 tons.

What type of wreck is the REBECCA?

The REBECCA is classified as a motor vessel.

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