Jan Van Ryswyck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jan van ryswyck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.119 N,1 35.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.651983
  • Longitude: -1.599117
Wreck Depth 13.61 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAN VAN RYSWYCK
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 87.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 4.4
Tonnage 2135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1924
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

WK IN SAME POSN AS 'GEIR'. H6789/24 POSN 553900N, 013600W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON PINNACLES (STAPLE ISLAND), FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH100/351/16 20.6.00 LIES IN 5539.097N, 0135.965W [WGD]. CARGO LIES OVER THE TOP OF WHIRL ROCKS. GULLIES FILLED WITH FRAGMENTS OF SHIP. MAIN PART WITH BOILERS, ENGINE, CONDENSER, PROPELLER, ETC LIES 20MTRS S OF CLIFF FACE IN 28-30MTRS. (R YOUNG). NCA. HH100/351/21 8.6.04 LIES IN 5539.116N, 0135.957W [WGD]. HAS A SMALL BUOY ATTACHED AND IS FREQUENTLY DIVED. (D PATTERSON). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 19.5.20 IN 5539.119N, 0135.947W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. THREE BOILERS VISIBLE. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DW 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY CRAIG TAYOR & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRANDED ON THE 'IN BUS' OF WHIRL ROCKS IN THICK FOG. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR GRANGMOUTH. GENERAL CARGO OF MAINLY PIG IRON AND STEEL INGOTS. VESSEL BROKE HER BACK, THEN INTO TWO HALVES AND SPILLED THE CARGO. STERN HALF SLIPPED OVER THE S EDGE AND DOWN INTO DEEP WATER.

General Comments

THREE BOILERS

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FAQ

Where is the JAN VAN RYSWYCK wreck located?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.119 N,1 35.947 W.

How deep is the JAN VAN RYSWYCK and where exactly is it located?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK lies at a depth of about 13.61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.119 N,1 35.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAN VAN RYSWYCK?

The seabed around the JAN VAN RYSWYCK lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the JAN VAN RYSWYCK sink?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK sank on May 21, 1924.

When was the wreck of the JAN VAN RYSWYCK discovered?

The wreck of the JAN VAN RYSWYCK was discovered in 1924.

What country did the JAN VAN RYSWYCK belong to?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK belonged to BE.

What cargo was the JAN VAN RYSWYCK carrying?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JAN VAN RYSWYCK?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK had a tonnage of 2135 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAN VAN RYSWYCK?

The JAN VAN RYSWYCK is classified as a steam ship.

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