Risoy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Risoy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 45.19 N,5 5.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.753167
  • Longitude: -5.084833
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISOY (POSSIBLY)
Flag NO
Shadow Height 18
Tonnage 1129
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 484500N, 050500W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 15.7.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5069 [1975 EDN]. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. H5414/49 19.6.78 SMALL WK LOCATED IN 484515N, 050500W, BETWEEN TWO ROCKS. THE HIGHEST BEING ABOUT 60FT ABOVE GEN DEPTH 55FMS. VESSEL IN BALLAST. (SV SCALPAY, 21.10.49). 7.1.82 SHOWN AS WK 82MTRS ON NC 2655. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 82MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585014. AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN 484515N, 050500W. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN AS WK PD 82MTRS IN 4845.190N, 0505.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (WW1 SL). PASSAGE BARRY FOR BREST. SUNK 15M N OF USHANT. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the RISOY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 45.19 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the RISOY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 48 45.19 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RISOY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RISOY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the RISOY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the RISOY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RISOY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the RISOY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RISOY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RISOY (POSSIBLY)?

The RISOY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1129 tons.

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