Rym Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rym Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.28 N,1 41.112 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.021333
  • Longitude: 1.685200
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 35
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1073
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,215
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2002

Surveying Details

H3319/15 LIES IN 520114N, 014110E. DEPTH 20FT OVER WK. BUOY SE. - FNM 219/15. H7062/18 15.3.19 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 684/19 H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW. H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4139/76 10.1.77 EXAM'D 22.9.76 IN 520115N, 014113.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.9, FOUL 13.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 16.0MTRS. SCOUR 16.5MTRS. SMALL WK 35MTRS LONG. LYING NW/SE. SMALL FRAGMENT LIES 60MTRS TO NORTH. SCOUR TO SW. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1980 BY FREDERIKSTAD MEK VAERKS, FREDERIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J LUND & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROCHFORT. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1.

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FAQ

Where is the RYM wreck located?

The RYM wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.28 N,1 41.112 E.

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

The RYM lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.28 N,1 41.112 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYM?

The seabed around the RYM lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the RYM sink?

The RYM sank on Jul 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RYM discovered?

The wreck of the RYM was discovered in 1915.

What country did the RYM belong to?

The RYM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RYM carrying?

The RYM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RYM?

The RYM had a tonnage of 1073 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYM?

The RYM is classified as a steam ship.

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