Rio Colorado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Rio colorado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.968 N,1 22.691 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.016133
  • Longitude: -1.378183
Wreck Depth 15.64 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO COLORADO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 115.14
Sonar Width 35.32
Shadow Height 3.34
Orientation 265
Tonnage 3565
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1947/17 2.4.17 SUNK IN POSN 550050N, 012241W. BUOY EASTWARD FROM WRECK. - FNM 186/17. H3095/18 30.5.18 BEING DISPERSED. (TH). H7622/18 17.12.18 WK DANGEROUS FOR VESSELS OF DEEP DRAUGHT. LEAST DEPTH OVER WAS 6FMS AT DISTANCE 7 CABLES EASTWARD OF ENTRANCE TO THE RIVER TYNE IN 550050N, 012241W. LEAST DEPTH OF 6FMS. (SNO TYNE). - NM118/19. H3788/19 13.5.19 550050N, 012220W OR 1824YDS S 77E(MAGNETIC) FROM N PIER LIGHTHOUSE. LEAST DEPTH OVER IT 55FT. THE WRECK BUOY IS PLACED 5YDS TO SOUTHWARD. H352/20 13.1.20 BUOY DISAPPEARED AND WILL NOT BE REPLACED. LEAST DEPTH 43FT. (TH LETTER). BR STD. H2002/25 25.3.25 WRECK LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH OVER 44FT. (HMS FITZROY). BR STD. H1657/62 11.5.62 LOCATED BY HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 62FT. (HMS SHACKLETON 1962). H1657/62 2.7.62 SWEPT CLEAR 35FT, FOUL 36FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT IN 61-64FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H1657/62 2.7.62 G CON BUOY, FL(3)G, 15 SEC CLOSE SE. (THNM 46/62). AMENDED TO WK 5FMS 5FT WITH BUOY - NM 1407/62. H1657/62 2.3.64 H1657/62 2.3.64 CONTRACT PLACED FOR DISPERSAL TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 45FT. (TH). H1657/62 2.11.65 AMENDED TO SW 8FMS 1FT AND BUOY DELETED. (TH 20.10.65). - NM 2111/65. H4871/68 17.10.69 CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 49FT, FOUL AT 50FT. GEN DEPTH 60FT. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO SW 14.9MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 5.1.98 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 550057.6N, 012242.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.2, FOUL 15.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. BADLY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED WK DEBRIS. POSSIBLE BOW OR STERN TO WEST OF DEBRIS AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 15.2MTRS. BR STD. HH091/177/01 2.7.07 EXAM'D 13.3.07 IN 5500.967N, 0122.694W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.84 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. LENGTH 80.0MTRS, WIDTH 16.1MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS SOME 30MTRS APART. DEBRIS FIELD AROUND WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). RETAIN SW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 1.7.11 IN 5501.960N (SIC), 0122.690W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.18 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. RSDRA2024000103115 19.05.24 EXAM'D 10.06.2023; WK LOCATED IN 5500.968N, 0122.691W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 115.14MTRS, WIDTH 35.32MTRS, HEIGHT 3.34MTRS, ORIENTATION 265/085 DEGS. BROKEN UP VESSEL. (HMS Magpie HI1748, H525_4255). AMEEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-SHEILA. BUILT IN 1903 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON-AMERICAN TRADING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTEVIDEO FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-50. 10 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

Broken up vessel

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.968 N,1 22.691 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIO COLORADO wreck located?

The RIO COLORADO wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.968 N,1 22.691 W.

How deep is the RIO COLORADO and where exactly is it located?

The RIO COLORADO lies at a depth of about 15.64 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.968 N,1 22.691 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO COLORADO?

The seabed around the RIO COLORADO lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the RIO COLORADO sink?

The RIO COLORADO sank on Mar 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RIO COLORADO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO COLORADO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RIO COLORADO belong to?

The RIO COLORADO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIO COLORADO carrying?

The RIO COLORADO was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the RIO COLORADO?

The RIO COLORADO had a tonnage of 3565 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO COLORADO?

The RIO COLORADO is classified as a steam ship.

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