Sir Joseph Rawlinson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sir joseph rawlinson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 29.249 N,0 58.848 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.487483
  • Longitude: 0.980800
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Tonnage 2258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3509/65 18.10.65 INS DW WITH A G CON BUOY GP FL 3 G 10SEC CLOSE S OF WK. (THNM 78/65.). - NM 2010/65. H3509/65 26.1.66 INS G CAN BUOY GP FL 2 G 10SEC CLOSE N OF WK. (PLA NM 97/65). - NM 117/66. H3509/65 4.4.66 SALVAGE STARTED. (PLA NM 32/66). H3509/65 12.7.66 EXPUNGED FROM 1607 (NOW OFF MAIN CHANNEL NEAR E BLYTHE BUOY). - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING IN COLLISION WITH TUG DANUBE 8 IN THICK FOG. 10 CREW PICKED UP, 9 LOST. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.249 N,0 58.848 E
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FAQ

Where is the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON wreck located?

The SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.249 N,0 58.848 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON?

The seabed around the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON sink?

The SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON sank on Sep 28, 1965.

When was the wreck of the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON discovered?

The wreck of the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON was discovered in 1965.

What country did the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON belong to?

The SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON?

The SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON had a tonnage of 2258 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON?

The SIR JOSEPH RAWLINSON is classified as a bulk carrier.