Ruel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ruel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 19.29 N,7 13.908 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.321500
  • Longitude: -7.231800
Wreck Depth 113.21 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 65.3
Sonar Width 25.5
Shadow Height 11.8
Orientation 124
Tonnage 4029
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA. 12.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M SW OF BISHOPS ROCK. (WW1 BMSL). NCA. POSN 492000N, 071600W FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2024000257197 01.11.24 EXAM'D 14.01.24; LOCATED IN 4919.290N, 0713.908W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 113.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 125MTRS. LENGTH 65.3MTRS, WIDTH 25.5MTRS, HT 11.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 124/304DEGS. INTACT WITH SEABED. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840, H525-69388). AMEND NDW 113MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY TYNE IRON SB CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TURNBULL BROTHERS SHIPPING CO LTD, CARDIFF. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 355HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 3 BOILERS. MACHINERY BY NE. MARINE ENG. CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE MALTA FOR BARRY. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U38 IN THE SW APPROACHES. 1 MAN LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RUEL wreck located?

The RUEL wreck is located at coordinates 49 19.29 N,7 13.908 W.

How deep is the RUEL and where exactly is it located?

The RUEL lies at a depth of about 113.21 meters and is located at coordinates 49 19.29 N,7 13.908 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUEL?

The seabed around the RUEL lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the RUEL sink?

The RUEL sank on Aug 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RUEL discovered?

The wreck of the RUEL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the RUEL belong to?

The RUEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUEL carrying?

The RUEL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RUEL?

The RUEL had a tonnage of 4029 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUEL?

The RUEL is classified as a steam ship.

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