Rayford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rayford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.238 N,0 22.326 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.570633
  • Longitude: 0.372100
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAYFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.4 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 130
Tonnage 417
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1937
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5784/37 8.9.37 H5784/37 8.9.37 SANK ABOUT 0.75 MILE NE OF HUMBER LTV. SPURN LTHO WAS 273.5 DEG, 8.88 MILES. (TH NM 35/37). - TNM 1578/37. H5784/37 4.1.38 H5784/37 4.1.38 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 40FT IN 533415N, 022200E. (TH, 1937). INS AS WK 6.75FMS. - NM ACTION. H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 7.6.68 IN 533412N, 002222E [OGB] USING HIFIX.3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 232/69. 1.2.74 1.2.74 AMEND TO WK 11.3MTRS. NC 109. (CHANGE OF DATUM). H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 EXAM'D 13.9.77 IN 533413.1N, 002225.5E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.2 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 67MTRS. LIES 310/130 DEG WITH HIGHEST PART AT SE END. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND TO WK 11.2MTRS. BR STD. H1287/78/312 25.9.78 H1287/78/312 25.9.78 WELL FLATTENED. HIGHEST PART IS BOILER STANDING 9FT HIGH. (H GARNER, 20.9.78). H3805/72 19.10.79 H3805/72 19.10.79 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 9.3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 19.10.79). - NM(P) 2600/79. H3805/72 8.1.80 H3805/72 8.1.80 UNLIKELY TO BE SWEPT IN NEAR FUTURE. RECOMMEND CHART AS WK 9MTRS PRO TEM. (SOISS, TELECON 7.1.80). AMEND TO WK 9MTRS. - NM 170/80. H5084/77 18.3.80 H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 17.10.79 IN 533413N, 002226E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS, BEAM 11.6MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEG WITH HIGH POINT NEAR SE END. LEAST DEPTH IS AMIDSHIPS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). H1944/80 21.4.82 H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 21.5.81 IN 533413N, 002213E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13.8MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.13MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG, BOWS N. SHOALEST POINT AT S END. NO MASTS. SONAR LENGTH 56MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). RETAIN PREVIOUS E/S DEPTH. HH090/593/01 5.1.94 HH090/593/01 5.1.94 EXAM'D 19.7.93 IN 533413.3N, 002225.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.3, FOUL AT 9.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.36MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. PARTIALLY BURIED INTACT WK LYING 110/290 DEG. POSSIBLY SNAGGED BY BUOY OR NETS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 9.3MTRS. BR STD. 3.9.13 3.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5334.238N, 0022.326E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.63 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 3.57MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED & WELL BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND WK 10.6MTRS. - NM 4454/13.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-BLANCHE ROCK. BUILT IN 1894 BY AILSA SB CO, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M TAYLOR, METHIL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 73HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LOWESTOFF. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS LONDON.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.238 N,0 22.326 E
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FAQ

Where is the RAYFORD wreck located?

The RAYFORD wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.238 N,0 22.326 E.

How deep is the RAYFORD and where exactly is it located?

The RAYFORD lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.238 N,0 22.326 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAYFORD?

The seabed around the RAYFORD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the RAYFORD sink?

The RAYFORD sank on Aug 29, 1937.

When was the wreck of the RAYFORD discovered?

The wreck of the RAYFORD was discovered in 1937.

What country did the RAYFORD belong to?

The RAYFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RAYFORD?

The RAYFORD had a tonnage of 417 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAYFORD?

The RAYFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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