Rigmor (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rigmor (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.955 N,4 51.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.915917
  • Longitude: -4.854200
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIGMOR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 89
Tonnage 1278
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/41 1.8.40 SUNK IN 495400N, 045100W. (LL WW2 & WW2SL). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 1785/41. H0803/41 28.8.43 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1844/43 & NM 1936/43. RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 21.8.04 IN 4954.955N, 0451.252W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.9 IN GEN DEPTH 82.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 089/269 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS AS WK 77MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY F SCHICHAU, ELBING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 76NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR PLYMOUTH. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.955 N,4 51.252 W.

How deep is the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.955 N,4 51.252 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY)?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1278 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIGMOR (POSSIBLY)?

The RIGMOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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