Ruthy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ruthy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 26.04 N,69 18.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.434000
  • Longitude: -69.316333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name RUTHY
Type motor vessel
Flag DO
Length 50 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 437
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1988
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3731/69 1.3.88 H3731/69 1.3.88 SANK ON W COAST OF RIVER HIGUAMO AT SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. (LL 20.1.88). POSN 182600N, 691900W FOR FILING ONLY. H3731/69 3.5.88 H3731/69 3.5.88 SUNK AT W SIDE OF SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS HARBOUR ENTRANCE. TOTAL LOSS. NO SALVAGE OPERATION TO BE ATTEMPTED. (LL 7.4.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2008

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN ROCKY AREA AND SANK DUE CRACKS IN HULL. WAS ENTERING HARBOUR FOLLOWING VOYAGE FROM BARAHONA.

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FAQ

Where is the RUTHY wreck located?

The RUTHY wreck is located at coordinates 18 26.04 N,69 18.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUTHY?

The seabed around the RUTHY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RUTHY sink?

The RUTHY sank on Jan 16, 1988.

When was the wreck of the RUTHY discovered?

The wreck of the RUTHY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the RUTHY belong to?

The RUTHY belonged to DO.

What cargo was the RUTHY carrying?

The RUTHY was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the RUTHY?

The RUTHY had a tonnage of 437 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUTHY?

The RUTHY is classified as a motor vessel.

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