The Riversdale (Wreck)

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2805-ton steel single-screw British steamer, built 1906. 317ft x 46ft. Armed with a 12-pounder. 249hp triple-expansion engines. Cargo: 4000 tons coal, Tyne to Savona, Italy. Position: 50 11.73N; 03 44.07W. Depth: 41m.
Sunk: 18 December, 1917, when being towed off after being beached following torpedoing by UB-31. One man was lost during the salvage operation.
Diving: Owned by Torbay BSAC. Upright and 11m proud. Bow broken away. Recent salvage attempt on coal cargo. Bell has been raised. Prop is iron.
Launch: Salcombe.
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Coordinates:   50°11'43"N   3°44'15"W
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