Rygja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rygja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 40.692 N,10 41.195 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.678200
  • Longitude: 10.686583
Wreck Depth 20.4 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name RYGJA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 108.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4001
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Surveying Details

H3998/42 19.5.43 INS DW IN 574045N, 104124E, WITH G FLAG CLOSE N. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1040/43. H3998/42 8.8.45 INS G CON BUOY GP.FL(2)G CLOSE NE OF WK. (COPENHAGEN NM 1130, 1131/45). - NM 2358/45. H3998/42 8.12.47 AMEND TO WK 10.6MTRS, DELETE BUOY. (COPENHAGEN NM 30/1602/47). AMEND WK 5.5FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 3180/47. H3998/42 6.9.48 AMEND TO WK 12.8MTRS. (COPENHAGEN NM 21/989/48). AMEND WK 7FMS. - NM 1982/48. H7756/52 25.7.68 AMEND TO WK 19.5MTRS. (COPENHAGEN NM 1027/68). AMEND WK 10.4FMS. - NM 1355/68. 31.1.72 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IS 19.4MTRS. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 740041). 26.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 19.5MTRS ON GER 63(W) [1971]. 9.12.76 AMEND WK 19.0MTRS. NC 2114. 18.5.88 SHOWN ON DANISH 101 [1984]. SEP 2015/000123072 8.6.15 WK 20.4MTRS IN 5740.692N, 1041.195E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 22/314/15). AMEND TO DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S LUDWIG MORVINCKELS REDERI. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 348NHP. STRUCK A MINE WHILE UNDER GERMAN CONTROL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RYGJA wreck located?

The RYGJA wreck is located at coordinates 57 40.692 N,10 41.195 E.

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

The RYGJA lies at a depth of about 20.4 meters and is located at coordinates 57 40.692 N,10 41.195 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYGJA?

The seabed around the RYGJA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the RYGJA sink?

The RYGJA sank on Apr 4, 1943.

When was the wreck of the RYGJA discovered?

The wreck of the RYGJA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RYGJA belong to?

The RYGJA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RYGJA?

The RYGJA had a tonnage of 4001 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYGJA?

The RYGJA is classified as a steam ship.

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