Risoy (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Risoy (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.915 N,5 1.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.665250
  • Longitude: -5.029833
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISOY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 65.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 3.6
Tonnage 793
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,000.5,090
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2011

Surveying Details

HH090/799/02 23.11.01 HH090/799/02 23.11.01 EXAM'D 10.9.01 IN 5039.915N, 0501.790W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.65 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. INTACT, WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/17 22.4.02 HH100/351/17 22.4.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF A WW1 SS CARRYING SCRAP METAL. (G J POUND). NCA. 25.11.11 25.11.11 LOCATED 14.10.09 IN 5039.915N, 0501.790W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.84 IN GEN DEPTH 53.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70.0MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HT 3.61MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS S. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HORSIA, EX-HELJO, EX-KILFINNY. BUILT IN 1918 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR SWANSEA. CARGO 450 TONS SCRAP IRON. BOMBED AND SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the RISOY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.915 N,5 1.79 W.

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

The RISOY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.915 N,5 1.79 W.

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

The seabed around the RISOY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the RISOY (PROBABLY) sink?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 20, 1942.

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

The wreck of the RISOY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2001.

What country did the RISOY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RISOY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the RISOY (PROBABLY)?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 793 tons.

What type of wreck is the RISOY (PROBABLY)?

The RISOY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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