Rmas Confiance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rmas confiance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 52.4 N,7 20.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.873333
  • Longitude: -7.348333
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RMAS CONFIANCE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 760
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the RMAS CONFIANCE is located in the Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 59 52.4 N, 7 20.9 W, situated off the coast of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The vessel was reported sunk in June 1984. Hydrographic surveys indicate that the wreck lies at a depth of approximately 800 meters, making it too deep for standard navigational charting. Records from the UK Hydrographic Office confirm the vessel status as a non-charted obstruction due to its extreme depth. This underwater wreck site is documented under survey references H1270/79 and H1279/84.

Surveying Details

H1270/79 26.6.84 SUNK IN 595224N, 072048W. (FOSNI, SIGNAL DTD 25.6.84). NCA. H1279/84 5.2.85 SANK IN 595224N, 072048W. (JMOTS/370/842/1). NCA, PLOTS IN 800MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

USED AS GUN, BOMB & MISSILE TARGET. WAS EVENTUALLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS DANAE.

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FAQ

Where is the RMAS CONFIANCE wreck located?

The RMAS CONFIANCE wreck is located at coordinates 59 52.4 N,7 20.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RMAS CONFIANCE?

The seabed around the RMAS CONFIANCE lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the RMAS CONFIANCE sink?

The RMAS CONFIANCE sank on Jun 25, 1984.

When was the wreck of the RMAS CONFIANCE discovered?

The wreck of the RMAS CONFIANCE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the RMAS CONFIANCE belong to?

The RMAS CONFIANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RMAS CONFIANCE?

The RMAS CONFIANCE had a tonnage of 760 tons.

What type of wreck is the RMAS CONFIANCE?

The RMAS CONFIANCE is classified as a tug.

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