Rig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 36.024 N,44 42.942 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.600400
  • Longitude: 44.715700
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIG
Type tug
Flag IT
Length 42.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 535
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH483/400/02 4.3.97 HH483/400/02 4.3.97 SANK IN 123600N, 444300E. (LL 26.2.97). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 6.10.10 SEP 2010/000156724 6.10.10 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 1236.024N, 4442.942E [WGD] ON FR236010 [EDN 1.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2010

Circumstances of loss

HAD FIRE ON BOARD. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M CHEMICAL TANKER GIADA D. ALL CREW SAFE. PASSAGE ITALY FOR TANZANIA.

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FAQ

Where is the RIG wreck located?

The RIG wreck is located at coordinates 12 36.024 N,44 42.942 E.

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

The RIG lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 12 36.024 N,44 42.942 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIG?

The seabed around the RIG lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the RIG sink?

The RIG sank on Feb 24, 1997.

When was the wreck of the RIG discovered?

The wreck of the RIG was discovered in 1997.

What country did the RIG belong to?

The RIG belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the RIG?

The RIG had a tonnage of 535 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIG?

The RIG is classified as a tug.

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