Rigel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rigel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 58.7 N,16 49.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.978333
  • Longitude: 16.828333
Water Depth 1830 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RIGEL
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 107 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3852
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3076/77 5.11.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M SE OF CAPE SPARTIVENTO, CALABRIA, IN 375842N, 164942E. (LLOYDS VOL.269). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY KANASASHI ZOSENSHO, SHIMIZU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAYFAIR SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM MARINA DI CARRARA FOR LIMASSOL. CREW OF 18 SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIGEL wreck located?

The RIGEL wreck is located at coordinates 37 58.7 N,16 49.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIGEL?

The seabed around the RIGEL lies at approximately 1830 meters deep.

When did the RIGEL sink?

The RIGEL sank on Sep 21, 1987.

When was the wreck of the RIGEL discovered?

The wreck of the RIGEL was discovered in 1987.

What country did the RIGEL belong to?

The RIGEL belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the RIGEL?

The RIGEL had a tonnage of 3852 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIGEL?

The RIGEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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