Hms Riant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms riant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.308 N,5 46.935 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.671800
  • Longitude: -5.782250
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RIANT
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26.3 m
Width 4.1 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 27.5
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 47
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2013

Surveying Details

H605/40 27.1.40 REPORT STATES THAT VESSEL SANK OFF W COAST OF GIGHA, IN 554030N, 054830W APPROX. (C-IN-C, ROSYTH 27.1.40). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD SINKING POSN ALSO REPD AS 554000N, 055000W. THE RIANT WAS ALSO SAID TO BE IN 564030N, 055030W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 19.10.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 40FMS [70MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 2722. H5208/73 9.7.74 NOT LOCATED BY DSC3. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 21.12.73). DELETE. BR STD. H2894/72 16.12.74 NOT FOUND IN SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. NOT CONSIDERED TO EXIST IN 554000N, 055000W. NORTH AND SOUTH LINES 2C APART, WITH DCS3 STREAMED, 1000FT SCALE IN USE. GENTLY UNDULATING SOFT GREY MUD AND SAND SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG H525, DTD 22.4.74 HI 53/73). AMEND DEAD. HH100/351/22 10.6.05 DIVED IN 5540.303N, 0546.926W [WGD]. LIES 090/270DEGS WITH BOWS W. STANDS 4-5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. INTACT, LIES OVER TO PORT. (D BELLMONT, EMAIL DTD 8.6.05). INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. 10.10.13 EXAM'D 18.11.12 IN 5540.308N, 0546.935W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.90 IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HT 3.60MTRS. LIES 047/227 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). AMEND WK 30.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

27.1.40 BUILT 1919. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM 11.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK IN BAD WEATHER DUE TO A LEAK. CREW OF 14 RECOVERED. (C-IN-C, ROSYTH, 27.1.40 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ?NE, LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.308 N,5 46.935 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS RIANT wreck located?

The HMS RIANT wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.308 N,5 46.935 W.

How deep is the HMS RIANT and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RIANT lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.308 N,5 46.935 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RIANT?

The seabed around the HMS RIANT lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HMS RIANT sink?

The HMS RIANT sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RIANT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RIANT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS RIANT belong to?

The HMS RIANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RIANT?

The HMS RIANT had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RIANT?

The HMS RIANT is classified as a drifter.

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