Ruth Riis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ruth riis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 0 N,121 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.000000
  • Longitude: 121.666667
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RUTH RIIS
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 67.3 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,electronics,gas,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 31.7.91 HH552/350/01 31.7.91 SANK OFF CALDERA POINT, NEAR BASILAN STRAIT, IN DEPTH OF 180MTRS APPROX. (LL, 10 & 11.7.91) NCA, POSN 070000N, 1214000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

11.7.91 VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN SHE ENCOUNTERED LARGE WAVES WHICH CAUSED CARGO TO SHIFT. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM BACONG, DUMAGUETE CITY AND BATAAN TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA. VESSEL, BUILT 1987, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/S RUTH RIIS. ALL 5 CREW RESCUED. (LL, 10 & 11.7.91 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the RUTH RIIS wreck located?

The RUTH RIIS wreck is located at coordinates 7 0 N,121 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RUTH RIIS?

The seabed around the RUTH RIIS lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the RUTH RIIS sink?

The RUTH RIIS sank on Jul 8, 1991.

When was the wreck of the RUTH RIIS discovered?

The wreck of the RUTH RIIS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the RUTH RIIS belong to?

The RUTH RIIS belonged to DK.

What cargo was the RUTH RIIS carrying?

The RUTH RIIS was carrying armament,electronics,gas,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the RUTH RIIS?

The RUTH RIIS had a tonnage of 1167 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTH RIIS?

The RUTH RIIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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