Hms Lord Ridley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms lord ridley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.533 N,0 35.762 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.508883
  • Longitude: -0.596033
Wreck Depth 34.14 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LORD RIDLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 34.3
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 3.36
Orientation 34
Tonnage 215
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2027

Surveying Details

H6331/87 23.1.89 WK EXAM'D 11.8.88 IN 543031N, 003540W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.9, FOUL AT 33.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 38.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, BEAM ABOUT 5MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG, APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK SW 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 7.6.95 COAL FOUND AROUND SINGLE BOILER WITH RIBS STANDING AT EITHER SIDE. NOTHING ASTERN OF ENGINE. BOWS INTACT. POSSIBLE SMALL STEAM TRAWLER. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 5430.527N, 0035.768W. NE 1612. 31.3.09 WK IDENTIFIED BY BELL INSCRIBED

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD., MIDDLESBROUGH, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W. V. V. LIDGERWOOD, GLASGOW. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY CONSOLIDATED STEAM FISHING & ICE CO. & REQUISTIONED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN FEB '15 AS A MINESWEEPER. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF WHITBY. (SIBI)

General Comments

LORD RIDLEY 1911

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LORD RIDLEY wreck located?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.533 N,0 35.762 W.

How deep is the HMS LORD RIDLEY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY lies at a depth of about 34.14 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.533 N,0 35.762 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LORD RIDLEY?

The seabed around the HMS LORD RIDLEY lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HMS LORD RIDLEY sink?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY sank on May 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS LORD RIDLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LORD RIDLEY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HMS LORD RIDLEY belong to?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS LORD RIDLEY carrying?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LORD RIDLEY?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY had a tonnage of 215 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LORD RIDLEY?

The HMS LORD RIDLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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