Ryengen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ryengen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 55.083 S,18 27.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.918050
  • Longitude: 18.453333
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYENGEN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 335507S, 182709E MARKED BY TWO G WRECK BUOYS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1920. H1992/21 2.4.21 H1992/21 2.4.21 WRECK BUOYS DELETED. (SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS LTR DTD 4.4.21). - NM ACTION. H1992/21 23.9.21 H1992/21 23.9.21 CONFIRMS EXISTENCE OF WRECK. (SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS LTR DTD 25.8.21) 7.2.30 7.2.30 SYMBOL AMENDED TO DW. NE 636. H1045/30 4.11.30 H1045/30 4.11.30 SHOWN AS DW (MAST). (HMSAS PROTEA). NE 636. 12.7.57 12.7.57 SHOWN IN 335505S, 182712E ON E8773 [DTD 1950]. BR STD. H7726/68 13.1.71 H7726/68 13.1.71 NOW SHOWN AS WK LEAST DEPTH 2.7MTRS ON SAN 1014. NC 1846. H7726/68 H7726/68 [NO DATE] NOW AMENDED TO WK LEAST DEPTH 1.3MTRS SHOWN ON 1014 [EDN 1969]. BA 636 & 1920. 30.11.73 30.11.73 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1014 [RECEIVED 24.10.73], IN NEWLY DREDGED AREA. 18.2.74 18.2.74 DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1846.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 55.083 S,18 27.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the RYENGEN wreck located?

The RYENGEN wreck is located at coordinates 33 55.083 S,18 27.2 E.

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

The RYENGEN lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 33 55.083 S,18 27.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYENGEN?

The seabed around the RYENGEN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RYENGEN discovered?

The wreck of the RYENGEN was discovered in 1921.

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