Ringwall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ringwall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.016 N,4 53.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.116933
  • Longitude: -4.893083
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RINGWALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 407
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H1310/87/26 27.7.87 H1310/87/26 27.7.87 WK OF MARY SUMMERFIELD LOCATED IN 540703N, 045321W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (D KNOWLER, 17.7.87). HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 WK LOCATED 25.8.90 IN 540702N, 045324W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 30-40MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES NW/SE. MARKED BY A BUOY. (A CORKILL, 9.12.90). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 28.9.93 HH100/351/07 28.9.93 SS RINGWALL WAS LAUNCHED WITH THE NAME MARY SUMMERFIELD IN 1921. (A CORKHILL, 19.9.93). NCA. HH100/351/17 30.8.01 HH100/351/17 30.8.01 LIES IN 5407.017N, 0453.560W [WGD] USING GPS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 29.8.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/016/01 12.2.04 HH091/016/01 12.2.04 EXAMINED 20.9.04 IN 5407.016N, 0453.585W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS BROKEN AND IN TWO PARTS. EXTENSIVE FISHING GEAR OVER THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1016). RETAIN WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.1.06 30.1.06 UPRIGHT, BROKEN MIDSHIPS WITH BOW SOME 30DEGS TO STBD. BURIED WITH DEBRIS MIDSHIPS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, FEB '06). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARY SUMMERFIELD. BUILT IN 1921 BY DAY, SUMMERS & CO, SOUTHAMPTION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALLACE BROS LTD, LIVERPOOL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP BY THE SHIPBUILDER, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR SILLOTH. REPORTED MISSING. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN MINED. CREW OF 8 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN MIDSHIPS, NETTED FWD

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FAQ

Where is the RINGWALL wreck located?

The RINGWALL wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.016 N,4 53.585 W.

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

The RINGWALL lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.016 N,4 53.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RINGWALL?

The seabed around the RINGWALL lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the RINGWALL sink?

The RINGWALL sank on Jan 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RINGWALL discovered?

The wreck of the RINGWALL was discovered in 1987.

What country did the RINGWALL belong to?

The RINGWALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RINGWALL carrying?

The RINGWALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RINGWALL?

The RINGWALL had a tonnage of 407 tons.

What type of wreck is the RINGWALL?

The RINGWALL is classified as a steam ship.

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