Rian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.725 N,4 19.673 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.345417
  • Longitude: -4.327883
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIAN
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 34.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1946
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Surveying Details

H834/46 21.2.46 DW IN 542030N, 041936W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY. (NLB NM 3/46). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 658/46. H834/46 29.7.47 POSN NOW 542042N, 041930W. (NLB, LTR DTD 14.7.47). AMEND POSN. - NM 1967/47. H834/46 28.8.51 CLEAR AT 32FT IN GEN DEPTHS 36-43FT. IN 542044N, 041933W. (CINC NORE). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1700/51. 27.8.51 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (RAMSEY, MAN CG, 27.8.51). H834/46 22.2.52 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY S TRAWLER BULBY ON 11.2.52. (CG RAMSEY, 19.2.52). 16.5.73 AMEND TO WK 9.7MTRS. NC 2094. H2333/84 3.3.87 EXAM'D 1.7.86 IN 542043N, 041936W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.5MTRS. DISPERSED WRECKAGE LYING IN SHALLOW CIRCULAR DEPRESSION. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 243). - NM 820/87.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY GEBR VAN DIEPEN, WLATERHUITZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D BUINING, GRONINGEN. 3 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 36HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MARYPORT FOR PAR. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH HMS JAN VAN GELDER WHILE AT ANCHOR. (SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED WRECKAGE IN CIRCULAR DEPRESSION

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FAQ

Where is the RIAN wreck located?

The RIAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.725 N,4 19.673 W.

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

The RIAN lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 20.725 N,4 19.673 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIAN?

The seabed around the RIAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the RIAN sink?

The RIAN sank on Feb 3, 1946.

When was the wreck of the RIAN discovered?

The wreck of the RIAN was discovered in 1946.

What country did the RIAN belong to?

The RIAN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the RIAN carrying?

The RIAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIAN?

The RIAN had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIAN?

The RIAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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