Ribera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ribera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 48 N,5 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.800000
  • Longitude: -5.000000
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIBERA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3511
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 594400N, 054200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). 4.4.96 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SUNK 70 MILES N OF CAPE WRATH. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 594800N, 050000W. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. ON PASSAGE FROM PENARTH FOR WHITE SEA. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RIBERA wreck located?

The RIBERA wreck is located at coordinates 59 48 N,5 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIBERA?

The seabed around the RIBERA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the RIBERA sink?

The RIBERA sank on Jun 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RIBERA discovered?

The wreck of the RIBERA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RIBERA belong to?

The RIBERA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIBERA carrying?

The RIBERA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIBERA?

The RIBERA had a tonnage of 3511 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIBERA?

The RIBERA is classified as a steam ship.

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