Rye Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.948 N,0 5.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.965800
  • Longitude: -0.084700
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYE
Flag GB
Tonnage 986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H2537/28 20.8.28 SUNK 19M N BY W HALF W FROM CAP D'ANTIFER. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 495800N, 000500W. 14.3.79 NDW PA SHOWN IN 495800N, 000500W ON FR 6614. NE 2612 & NE 2613. H1271/80 3.1.80 USC PA 27MTRS [15FMS] SHOWN IN 495800N, 000500W ON FR 6614D. BR STD. 19.9.90 SHOWN AS USC PD 27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK OF 'RYE' IN 495800N, 000500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST CALCULATED DEPTH 27.4 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590367 - AUTHORITY BRITISH HYDRO). 20.8.98 NOW CHARTED AS USC PD 27MTRS. NC 2613. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4957.948N, 0105.082W.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE 19M N BY W HALF W FROM CAP D'ANTIFER WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEWHAVEN TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

UK NM 1670/25

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FAQ

Where is the RYE wreck located?

The RYE wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.948 N,0 5.082 W.

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

The RYE lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.948 N,0 5.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RYE?

The seabed around the RYE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the RYE sink?

The RYE sank on Apr 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RYE discovered?

The wreck of the RYE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RYE belong to?

The RYE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RYE carrying?

The RYE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RYE?

The RYE had a tonnage of 986 tons.

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