Risdam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Risdam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
2 29.75 N,103 51.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.495833
  • Longitude: 103.858333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISDAM
Type East Indiaman
Flag NL
Length 36.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1727
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details 17.7.86 17.7.86 LOCATED 500MTRS N OF PULAU BATU GAJAH IN 1984. CARGO OF TIN INGOTS AND ELEPHANT TUSKS RECOVERED. (NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, VOL 15 NO 2, MAY'86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

8.12.1726 LEFT AYUTTHAYA 8.12.1726 IN LEAKING CONDITION. WAS EVENTUALLY BEACHED WHEN LEAK BECAME SUBSTANTIAL.

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FAQ

Where is the RISDAM wreck located?

The RISDAM wreck is located at coordinates 2 29.75 N,103 51.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RISDAM?

The seabed around the RISDAM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the RISDAM sink?

The RISDAM sank on Jan 1, 1727.

When was the wreck of the RISDAM discovered?

The wreck of the RISDAM was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RISDAM belong to?

The RISDAM belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the RISDAM?

The RISDAM is classified as a east indiaman.