Revi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Revi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.723 N,0 22.979 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.662050
  • Longitude: 0.382983
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REVI
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 52.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 1.4
Tonnage 414
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5970/69 16.2.79 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 533906N, 002224E, OR 012DEG (T) 2.4M FROM HUMBER LTV. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 14.2.79). NCA YET. H5970/69 19.2.79 LOCATED IN 533929N, 002308E WITH LEAST DEPTH 4.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14.7MTRS. MARKED BY S CARD LT BUOY, 135 DEG 1C FROM WK. (TH, TELECON 17.2.79). H5970/69 20.2.79 FINAL SURVEY - CHAIN SWEPT 8.8MTRS (MLWST) IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. MARKED BY S CARD, Q(6)+ LFL15S, CLOSE S. (TH, TLX DTD 19.2.79). INS AS SW 8.8MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 543/79. H5970/69 28.2.79 BUOY MOVED TO 180DEGS 1C FROM WK. (TH NM 39/79). NM 543/79 AMENDED. H5970/69 17.6.80 SALVAGE OPS, USING HEAVY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES TO DISPERSE WRECK, CONDUCTED BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'FLYING DUTCHMAN'. (HUMBER RADIO). NCA YET. H5970/69 26.8.80 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETE. WK CLEARED TO LEAST DEPTH 14.7MTRS BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH, TLX DTD 26.8.80). AMEND TO WK 14.7MTRS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1936/80. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 11.6.81 IN 533943N, 002305E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9 IN GEN DEPTH 15.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 1.3MTRS. V BROKEN UP, GIVING NO DISCERNIBLE SHADOW OR ORIENTATION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). BR STD. 5.9.13 EXAM'D 26.5.13 IN 5339.723N, 0022.979E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.21 IN GEN DEPTH 15.6MTRS. AN AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE COVERING SOME 70MTRS BY 50MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). MINOR SCOURS AT PARTS OF DEBRIS. AMEND WK 14.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY N F FULTON MARINE ENG CO, RUISBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S A COMMERCIALE Y DE CABOTAJE. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 525HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ANGOLO-BELGIAN CO, GENT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR THE TYNE. CARGO SILVER SAND. HATCH TARPAULIN RIPPED, TOOK ON WATER AND EVENTUALLY SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED IN NEAR GALE CONDITIONS. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE, MINOR SCOURS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.723 N,0 22.979 E
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FAQ

Where is the REVI wreck located?

The REVI wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.723 N,0 22.979 E.

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

The REVI lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.723 N,0 22.979 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REVI?

The seabed around the REVI lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the REVI sink?

The REVI sank on Feb 14, 1979.

When was the wreck of the REVI discovered?

The wreck of the REVI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the REVI belong to?

The REVI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the REVI carrying?

The REVI was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,sand.

What was the tonnage of the REVI?

The REVI had a tonnage of 414 tons.

What type of wreck is the REVI?

The REVI is classified as a motor vessel.

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