Rio Bravo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rio bravo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.283067
  • Longitude: 2.883150
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details RIO BRAVO. (SEE ALSO POSN 511727N 025834E). H03799/44 4.11.44 STILL AFLOAT, ANCHORED BY THE BOWS IN POSN 321.5DEG, 2.14M FROM E BREAKWATER LIGHT. (HMS FRANKLIN 4.11.44). INS AS ST WITH G CONL LT BUOY TO N, FLG, 5SEC. - NM 2595/44. 12.11.44 FORE PART OF WRECK NOW ASHORE 0.25M W OF OSTEND PIER. (NOIC OSTEND 12.11.44). H03799/44 15.12.44 AMEND POSN TO 320DEG 2.08MILES FROM E BK WTR LT & AMEND POSN OF BUOY TO 280 DEG 1C FROM WK. LT BUOY NOW SHOWS GP FL(2)G, 10S. - NM 509/45. 5.1.45 STERN IN POSN 511603N 025306E. (TRINITY HO 5.1.45). H03799/44 20.3.50 FOUND IN POSN 511600N 025258E. LEAST DEPTH 24FT. (BELG I315/50). AMEND WK 4FMS, DELETE BOY. - NM 501/50. H7262/55 26.1.56 AMEND TO DW, WITH G CAN BUOY GP.FL.(2)G.10S. (OSTENDE NM 25/120/55). - NM 122/56. H7262/55 28.5.57 AMEND TO WK 1.2 MTRS WITH LT BUOY. (OSTEND NM 9/47/57). AMEND WK 4FT WITH BUOY. - NM 1254/57. H4767/56 26.7.57 SHOWN AS 2 WKS, 1.2 MTRS & 7.6 MTRS, WITH LT BUOY NW. (BELGIAN SURVEY). H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY MOVED 1.1C NW OF WKS. (OSTEND NM 3/31/60). BR STD. H7262/55 28.11.60 AMEND TO NDW & DELETE BUOY. (OSTEND NMS 18/121(T)/60, 22/157/60). - NM 2944. 17.8.76 NDW SHOWN IN 511602N, 025304E [EUR] ON K 7491/SQ. BR STD. POSN 511559N, 025310E IN NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS. H1310/88/16 24.3.88 WK DISPERSED IN 1960 BY ACKERMANS & VANHAEREN. (R VERPOORTE 9.2.88). 17.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 14.11.11 SHOWN IN 5116.984N, 0252.989E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11]. 15.2.13 NOT SHOWN ON BEGIAN D11 [2010]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY BLYTH SB & DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (F T EVERARD & SONS). OIL ENGINE OF 255NHP. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT WHILE ANCHORED 2 MILES OFF OSTENDE PIER. 14 MEN LOST. SURVIVORS RESCUED BY HMS KERNOT. (R VERPOORTE & DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.984 N,2 52.989 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?

The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY)?

The RIO BRAVO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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