Rytterholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rytterholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 23.031 N,8 22.844 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.383850
  • Longitude: -8.380733
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYTTERHOLM
Type motor vessel
Flag NORWEGIAN
Length 140.8 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 62
Tonnage 5713
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2024
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Surveying Details

H2765/69 23.11.76 DW IN 432300N, 082254W APPROX. (SPANISH NM 1386T/86). NCA YET. H2765/69 8.2.77 DW IN 432259.43N, 082254.71W. (SPANISH NM 1765/76). - NM 442/77. H5087/77 9.12.77 AMEND TO WK 17.6MTRS. (NW COAST SUPP 2/78). BR STD. H4013/71 12.6.79 WK 17MTRS SHOWN ON SPANISH BLOCK NM 44/1592/77. 29.3.82 SHOWN AS WK 17.6MTRS ON SPANISH 4126 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 18.2.98 SHOWN AS WK 17MTRS ON SPANISH 4125 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 6.7.02 SHOWN AS WK 17MTRS IN 4323.013N, 0822.880W [WGD] ON SPANISH INT 1857 [OCT'00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1110. 5.4.06 SHOWN AS DWP CENTRED ON 4323.038N, 0822.850E [WGD], LENGTH 95MTRS, LYING 062/242 DEGS, WITH DEPTH 19MTRS AT 4323.030N, 0822.860W AND DEPTH 19.6MTRS AT 4323.045N, 0822.830W ON SPANISH 4126 (INT 1857)[6TH EDN DTD OCT 2005]. NE 1110. SEP 2014/000141295 9.7.14 NOW WK 19MTRS. (SPANISH NM 27/190/14). AS CHARTED BA 1110. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 951 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JENS HETLAND & ARNE TEIGEN. ON PASSAGE FROM PORSGRUND TO BANGKOK. SANK AT THE ENTRANCE TO CORUNNA BAY DUE TO CARGO SHIFTING DURING A HEAVY STORM. 34 CREW SAVED, ONE LIFE LOST. (MSD).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 23.031 N,8 22.844 W
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FAQ

Where is the RYTTERHOLM wreck located?

The RYTTERHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 43 23.031 N,8 22.844 W.

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

The RYTTERHOLM lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 43 23.031 N,8 22.844 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RYTTERHOLM?

The seabed around the RYTTERHOLM lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the RYTTERHOLM sink?

The RYTTERHOLM sank on Oct 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the RYTTERHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the RYTTERHOLM was discovered in 1976.

What country did the RYTTERHOLM belong to?

The RYTTERHOLM belonged to NORWEGIAN.

What cargo was the RYTTERHOLM carrying?

The RYTTERHOLM was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the RYTTERHOLM?

The RYTTERHOLM had a tonnage of 5713 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYTTERHOLM?

The RYTTERHOLM is classified as a motor vessel.

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