Mighty Ryo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mighty ryo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 33 N,125 43.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.550000
  • Longitude: 125.725000
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIGHTY RYO
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 103.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 22.2.90 SANK IN 243300N, 1254330E IN DEPTH OF 800MTRS OR MORE. (LL 6.2.90). NCA. HH131/350/01 8.3.90 SANK IN 243200N, 1254600E. (NAVAREA XI 122/90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-MENDAWAI '88, EX-OASIS REGENT '82, EX-TERRY RICH '81, EX-EVERWISE '80. BUILT IN 1975 BY NISHI ZOSEN KK, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FORTUE HUNTER SA. PASSAGE TANJONG MANI, SARAWAK, FOR HONSHU. DEVELOPED CRACKS ON 29 JAN IN HEAVY WEATHER AND WAS ABANDONED. SANK 1 FEB. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MIGHTY RYO wreck located?

The MIGHTY RYO wreck is located at coordinates 24 33 N,125 43.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIGHTY RYO?

The seabed around the MIGHTY RYO lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the MIGHTY RYO sink?

The MIGHTY RYO sank on Feb 1, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MIGHTY RYO discovered?

The wreck of the MIGHTY RYO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MIGHTY RYO belong to?

The MIGHTY RYO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MIGHTY RYO carrying?

The MIGHTY RYO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MIGHTY RYO?

The MIGHTY RYO had a tonnage of 4425 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIGHTY RYO?

The MIGHTY RYO is classified as a carrier.

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