Risholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Risholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 12.997 N,5 10.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.216617
  • Longitude: -5.181550
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISHOLM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 2650
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 481300N, 051100W ON FRENCH 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 481300N, 051100W. BR STD. H1291/28 28.5.28 AMEND TO NDW PA (1916). BR STD. 10.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. 11.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 80MTRS IN 481300N, 051100W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 80MTRS IN 481303N, 051048W [EUR]. NC 2643. 30.3.90 NORWEGIAN MV 'RISHOLM' IN 481303N, 051048W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 80MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585067). NCA. 5.10.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS IN 4813.050N, 0510.800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7172 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. SEP 2009000084718 17.2.10 SHOWN IN 4812.997N, 0510.893W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 25-37-09, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE], & ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE ABOUT 30M OFF BREST, WHILST ON PASSAGE BLYTH FOR BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the RISHOLM wreck located?

The RISHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 48 12.997 N,5 10.893 W.

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

The RISHOLM lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 12.997 N,5 10.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RISHOLM?

The seabed around the RISHOLM lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the RISHOLM sink?

The RISHOLM sank on Oct 5, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RISHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the RISHOLM was discovered in 1919.

What country did the RISHOLM belong to?

The RISHOLM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RISHOLM carrying?

The RISHOLM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RISHOLM?

The RISHOLM had a tonnage of 2650 tons.

What type of wreck is the RISHOLM?

The RISHOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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