Asger Ryg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asger ryg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.669 N,0 54.642 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.277817
  • Longitude: -0.910700
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASGER RYG
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 66.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 96
Tonnage 1134
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2007

Surveying Details

H0121/45 22.3.45 NON-SUB CONTACT REPD IN 501703N 005427W ON THE 22.3.45. (PORTSMOUTH LIST PASI). H0121/45 3.1.45 HMS MOORSOM REPORTED NON-SUB CONTACT IN GOOD POSITION 501706N, 005436W ON 3.1.45. (AUBD 304/22). H4121/76 8.11.76 WRECK LOCATED 17.6.76 IN 501638.5N, 005433.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 11.6MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 430FT. SEABED FINE SAND & BROKEN SHELL. A VERY LARGE WRECK LYING APPROX 080/260DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 50MTRS [27FMS]. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 4.11.03 EXAM'D 6.6.03 IN 5016.669N, 0054.642W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.1 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.2MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 276 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BOWS SEPARATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS. BR STD. 7.9.07 DIVED IN 5016.679N, 0054.637W [WGD]. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 14MTRS BY E/S & DEPTH GAUGE. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP AT THE BOWS. SEABED SAND & SHELL. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH THE BOWS INVERTED. MOST OF THE BRIDGE AREA HAS FALLEN IN TOWARDS THE SEABED. IDENTIFIED BY THE ENGINE ROOM MAKER'S PLATE. CINC REQUESED FOR IDENTITY. (D WOODWARD, DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.4.16 EX-MIMI HORN. BUILT IN 1902 BY SCHOMER & JENSON, TONNING. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 92 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ALGIER. TORPEDOED BY UB-29. (D WOODWARD). SAILED TYNE 4.4.16. PASSED BEACHY HEAD 6.4.16. PRESUMED SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW1).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS W (INVERTED & SEPARATED)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 16.669 N,0 54.642 W
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FAQ

Where is the ASGER RYG wreck located?

The ASGER RYG wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.669 N,0 54.642 W.

How deep is the ASGER RYG and where exactly is it located?

The ASGER RYG lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.669 N,0 54.642 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASGER RYG?

The seabed around the ASGER RYG lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the ASGER RYG sink?

The ASGER RYG sank on Apr 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ASGER RYG discovered?

The wreck of the ASGER RYG was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ASGER RYG belong to?

The ASGER RYG belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ASGER RYG carrying?

The ASGER RYG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASGER RYG?

The ASGER RYG had a tonnage of 1134 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASGER RYG?

The ASGER RYG is classified as a steam ship.

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