Rhodesia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rhodesia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.276 N,6 45.146 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.954600
  • Longitude: -6.752433
Wreck Depth 56.32 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHODESIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 96.5
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 75
Tonnage 4313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 094.0,,000.8,080.0
Debris Field Yes
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H351/20 [NO DATE]) WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 515700N, 064700W APPROX, OR 217DEG, 7M FROM CONIBEG LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2049. 16.4.45 16.4.45 SONAR CONTACT, IN APPROX 515700N, 064630W. LENGTH 200FT, HEIGHT 18FT. (EG 22, AUBD 319/310). 13.3.78 13.3.78 AMEND TO WK UCS PA 35MTRS. NC 2049. H1933/79 9.4.81 9.4.81 EXAM'D 13.3.80 IN 515715N, 064506W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP. GIVES GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). BR STD. 10.2.95 10.2.95 OSI POSN: 515713.3N, 064516.3W. NE 2049. SEP 2016/000231437 16.09.16 EXAM'D ON 17.9.16 IN 5157.279N, 00645.148W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.3MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 62.3MTRS, LENGTH 96.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. ORIENTATION 075/255 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 94MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 080DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 500MTRS TOWARDS 31DEGS. WRECK IS VERY BROKEN AND COVERED BY SEDIMENT. (INFOMAR CV16_05, SOUTH OF IRELAND). RETAIN NDW 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2023/000175592 21.9.23 AMENDMENT MADE BY BATHY TO SEP 2016/000231437. REVISED POSN AND LEAST M/B DEPTH. NEW POSN 5157.2764M, 0645.146W [WGD]. NEW LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.23MTRS (UKHO). RETAIN DEPTH 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1900. PASSAGE PUERTO MEXICO & NORFOLK VA. FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-61, 7M SW OF CONINGBEG LTV. 3 MEN LOST. (WW1BMS U-BOAT SINKINGS, LL WW1).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN AND COVERED BY SEDIMENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.276 N,6 45.146 W
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FAQ

Where is the RHODESIA wreck located?

The RHODESIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.276 N,6 45.146 W.

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

The RHODESIA lies at a depth of about 56.32 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.276 N,6 45.146 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RHODESIA?

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

When did the RHODESIA sink?

The RHODESIA sank on Oct 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RHODESIA discovered?

The wreck of the RHODESIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RHODESIA belong to?

The RHODESIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RHODESIA carrying?

The RHODESIA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the RHODESIA?

The RHODESIA had a tonnage of 4313 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHODESIA?

The RHODESIA is classified as a steam ship.

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