Ryal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ryal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.407 N,1 4.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.523450
  • Longitude: 1.075183
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYAL
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 45
Orientation 45
Tonnage 367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2015

Surveying Details

H01077/40 22.1.41 DW PA IN 513115N, 010445E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 94/41. H01077/40 20.9.45 DISPERSED, CLEAR AT 45FT. (HMS YEZO, 13.9.45). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 3269/45. H01077/40 18.10.45 SWEPT 30.9.45. CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. POSN 513123N, 010436E. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 1.10.45). H3675/54 10.9.54 SWEPT CLEAR AT 48FT, FOUL AT 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 49FT. SEABED GREY MUD. LENGTH 100FT, LYING NE/SW. (ECES SWEEP REPORT, 30.5.54). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. BR STD. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. NC 1607. H3161/69 11.10.73 EXAM'D IN 513123N, 010435E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 48FT, FOUL AT 49.2FT. LEAST E/S 56.5 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. SCOUR 72FT [LAT]. LIES NE/SW. HIGHEST POINT AT NE END. APPROX 150FT LONG. (PLA MAPLIN). AMEND TO SW 14.6MTRS. BR STD. 26.2.07 EXAM'D 16.7.03 N 5131.407N, 0104.511E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4MTRS. (PLA WK LIST FEB 2007). AMEND SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.1.15 SHOWN AS WK 17.3MTRS BY M/B ON RECENT THAMES ESTUARTY SURVEY. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1, EMAIL DTD 7.1.15). AMEND WK 17.3MTRS. 9.3.15 AMENDMENT ABOVE INCORRECT. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1 EAST, EMAIL DTD 9.3.15). AMEND WK 16MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY J KOSTER, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FREE TRADE WHARF CO LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE FOR 71HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. MINED 1M SW OF KNOB LTV.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.407 N,1 4.511 E
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FAQ

Where is the RYAL wreck located?

The RYAL wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.407 N,1 4.511 E.

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

The RYAL lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.407 N,1 4.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYAL?

The seabed around the RYAL lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the RYAL sink?

The RYAL sank on Nov 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RYAL discovered?

The wreck of the RYAL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RYAL belong to?

The RYAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RYAL carrying?

The RYAL was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the RYAL?

The RYAL had a tonnage of 367 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYAL?

The RYAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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