Rigel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rigel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.554 N,4 43.552 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.075900
  • Longitude: 4.725867
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIGEL
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.1.71 GROUNDED IN 530300N, 044400E. (LL 202, 221,230). NCA YET. H4940/57 10.6.71 DW IN 530436N, 044338E. (HAGUE NM 1126/71). BR STD. 23.4.98 NO LONGER CHARTED, OFF LIMITS OF NC 191, BA 2322 & 2593 STS.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALKIMINI SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE TERNEUZEN FOR LUBECK. CARGO SHIFTED IN STORM, CAPSIZED AND GROUNDED. FOUR MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIGEL wreck located?

The RIGEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.554 N,4 43.552 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIGEL?

The seabed around the RIGEL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RIGEL sink?

The RIGEL sank on Nov 3, 1970.

When was the wreck of the RIGEL discovered?

The wreck of the RIGEL was discovered in 1970.

What country did the RIGEL belong to?

The RIGEL belonged to CY.

What cargo was the RIGEL carrying?

The RIGEL was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the RIGEL?

The RIGEL had a tonnage of 1272 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIGEL?

The RIGEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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