Rigel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rigel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.111 N,2 14.952 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.635183
  • Longitude: 2.249200
Wreck Depth 27.05 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIGEL
Type bulk carrier
Flag SE
Length 110.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 113.5
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 114
Tonnage 3823
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1953
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1619/53 9.4.53 INS DWPA IN 513930N, 021430E. (NETH NM 58/828). - NM 786/53. H1619/53 27.8.56 NOW WK 12FMS IN 513805N, 021501E. (HMS OWEN, 1956). - NM 2146/56. H1619/53 17.8.59 EXAM'D IN 513805N, 021501E. SWEPT BY OROPESA 3.5.56 CLEAR AT 10.5FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT IN GEN DEPTH 130FT. SCOUR 12FT. SEABED SAND. LIES 125/305 DEGS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 81FT IN GEN DEPTH 110-133FT. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). 7.5.68 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. LC 1610. H8169/68 9.1.69 EXAM'D IN 513803N, 021458E [?EUR] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88FT IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. SCOUR DEPTH 129FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). 29.1.69 DIVERS REPORT THE STERN HAS SAGGED AWAY TO STARBOARD. HIGHEST POINT IS BRIDGE. LIES UPRIGHT. BETWEEN 10-13MTRS HIGH ON SEABED. (NETH DOVER STRAIT SURVEY 9/68). H8169/68 29.4.69 SWEPT CLEAR 85FT, FOUL 91FT. SCOUR DEPTH 129FT IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. LYING E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 18.4.69). AMEND TO SW 14FMS. BR STD. 3.6.82 SHOWN AS SW 25.5MTRS ON NETH 1349 [1977]. AMEND TO SW 13.5FMS. 16.4.86 AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. NC 2449. H2350/85 4.12.86 EXAM'D 26.5.86 IN 513804N, 021504E (OGB) USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37 TO 39MTRS. SCOUR 1 TO 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, APPROX. LYING 140/320 DEG, INTACT AND WITH SANDWAVE VIRTUALLY COVERING MIDSHIPS SECTION. (NP 1008, HI 317A). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. HH090/854/01 26.10.99 EXAM'D 10.10.99 IN 5138.111N, 0214.945E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8, FOUL 27.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.4 IN GEN DEPTH 34-38MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 140/320 DEGS. APPARENTLY INTACT. LIES IN SANDWAVE FIELD. (NP 1016, HI 854). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/895/01 2.6.00 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 895). NCA. HH090/922/01 11.9.01 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 922). NCA. HH091/159/01 2.8.07 LOCATED 23.3.07 IN 5138.111N, 0214.952E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.63 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. LENGTH 115.6MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 11.8MTRS. LIES 114/294 DEGS WITH BOWS 294 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). LIES BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO SANDWAVES. SANDBRIDGE JOINS WAVES TO WRECK. SCOUR RUNS NE & SW FROM NW END. RETAIN SW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000181431 02.12.16 EXAM'D 29.07.16; IN 5138.111N, 0214.952E [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 27.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 113.5MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 294/114 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 33MTRS, 6.5MTRS DEEP, DIRECTION TOWARDS 287 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY DEGRADED, VESSEL IS SAT UPRIGHT AND HAS CONCISE DEBRIS FIELD ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE FEATURE. (EGS PIONEER, HI 1523). AMEND DW 27MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2016

Circumstances of loss

ON VOYAGE OXELOSUND TO PORT TALBOT. IN COLLISION WITH SENEGAL & SANK. 29 SURVIVORS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 38.111 N,2 14.952 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIGEL wreck located?

The RIGEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.111 N,2 14.952 E.

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

The RIGEL lies at a depth of about 27.05 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.111 N,2 14.952 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIGEL?

The seabed around the RIGEL lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the RIGEL sink?

The RIGEL sank on Apr 3, 1953.

When was the wreck of the RIGEL discovered?

The wreck of the RIGEL was discovered in 1953.

What country did the RIGEL belong to?

The RIGEL belonged to SE.

What cargo was the RIGEL carrying?

The RIGEL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the RIGEL?

The RIGEL had a tonnage of 3823 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIGEL?

The RIGEL is classified as a bulk carrier.

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