Rewa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rewa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.53 N,4 59.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.925500
  • Longitude: -4.984400
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REWA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 139 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 7308
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.1.18 8.1.18 SANK IN 505530N, 045900W. CERTIFIED AS ACCURATE BY MASTER. (NL 2092). [NO DATE] SANK 19M W 0.25 S FROM HARTLAND POINT. (WW1SL). H7613/52 5.12.54 H7613/52 5.12.54 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 505530N, 045900W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 8.2.84 8.2.84 LOCATED IN 505529N, 045903W [OGB] USING DECCA, OR 251DEGS, 18M FROM HARTLAND PT. LIES IN 60MTRS OF WATER. (J HAY, TELECON). NCA YET. HH090/799/01 2.12.98 HH090/799/01 2.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED IN LISTED POSN. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W DENNY & BROS OF DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. WAS EMPLOYED ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE AS HOSPITAL SHIP NO 5. SIX BOILERS, THREE TURBINE ENGINES OF 850 RHP FOR 17 KNOTS. MACHINERY BY W DENNY & BROS. PASSAGE SALONICA FOR AVONMOUTH. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 55 WHILST FULLY ILLUMINATED AND CORRECTLY MARKED WITH THE RED CROSS. CARRIED 279 SICK AND WOUNDED PERSONNEL FROM GREECE, MALTA AND GIBRALTAR, 80 MEDICAL STAFF AND A CREW OF 207. DISCIPLINE WAS EXCELLENT AND 14 BOATS LAUNCHED WITHOUT MISHAP. ALL RECOVERED EXCEPT FOR THREE LASCAR CREW MEMBERS.

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FAQ

Where is the REWA wreck located?

The REWA wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.53 N,4 59.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REWA?

The seabed around the REWA lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the REWA sink?

The REWA sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the REWA discovered?

The wreck of the REWA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the REWA belong to?

The REWA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REWA?

The REWA had a tonnage of 7308 tons.

What type of wreck is the REWA?

The REWA is classified as a liner.

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