Hms Rhiannon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms rhiannon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.412 N,1 38.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.790200
  • Longitude: 1.641000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RHIANNON
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Markers BUOY CLOSE E OF WK
Surveying Details H3421/15 WK IN 514722N, 013830E, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE E. BEING DISPERSED. (MONTHLY LIST) - FNM 504B/15. H7718/18 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4841/22 27.9.22 DELETE WK & BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM. H3085/26 GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H5499/69 29.3.72 CLOSE SOUNDED/TRANSIT SONAR. NOT FOUND. DISPROVING SEARCH ONLY PARIALLY COMPLETED. TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH BY ECHO. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 58/71) NFA. H3921/73 14.8.73 CLOSE SOUNDED. NOTHING FOUND. POSN SURROUNDED BY SANDWAVES. (HMS ECHO, 14.5.73). AMEND DEAD. H3180/74 12.6.74 NOT FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH BY SIDE SCAN SONAR. (ISS 1974). NFA. H3180/74 29.9.75 SEARCHED FOR WITH TRANSIT SONAR, 3 FIRM CONTACTS OBTAINED, BUT NOTHING ON E/S, WHEN CLOSE SOUNDED. MANY SANDWAVES IN SURROUNDING AREA. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 10A/75 [K7261], 3.9.75) NCA. H3180/74 25.1.79 NO INDICATION OF THIS WK FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS ECHO HI 60A/78) NFA. 28.2.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA. SEP 2019/000038066 26.2.19 NOT LOCATED 2019 USING M/B. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1615, RRS TE5A). NFA. SEP 2020/000280429 19.11.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (A-2-SEA, HI 1692). NFA. RSDRA2023000295565 17.11.2023 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1832). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2008

Circumstances of loss

15.9.14 BUILT IN 1914 OF WOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AN ARMED PATROL VESSEL FROM 15.9.14. MINED OFF LONGSAND. CREW OF 5 LOST. (SRN & SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 14433

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RHIANNON wreck located?

The HMS RHIANNON wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.412 N,1 38.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RHIANNON?

The seabed around the HMS RHIANNON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS RHIANNON sink?

The HMS RHIANNON sank on Jul 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS RHIANNON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RHIANNON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS RHIANNON belong to?

The HMS RHIANNON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RHIANNON?

The HMS RHIANNON had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RHIANNON?

The HMS RHIANNON is classified as a yacht.

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