Ramsholm (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ramsholm (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.309 N,0 30.673 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.505150
  • Longitude: -0.511217
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 16
Tonnage 1438
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1934
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,000.5,090
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Ramsholm is an intact underwater shipwreck located off the south coast of England near the Owers Lightvessel at coordinates 50 30.309 N, 0 30.673 W. Examined using DGPS, the wreck lies on a heading of 016/196 degrees with a length of 52 meters and a width of 12 meters, rising 4 meters above the seabed. It sits in a general depth of 68 meters with a least echo sounder depth of 63.9 meters, featuring a 0.5-meter deep scour extending 10 meters towards the east and a poor magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 10MILES SE OF OWERS LTV. (DODS). NCA. POSN 503000N, 003000W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/82/1 26.1.82 HISTORICAL DETAILS OF WK AND OWNERSHIP. (J SALSBURY, 18.1.82). HH090/952/01 24.4.03 EXAM'D 24.4.03 IN 5030.309N, 0030.673W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.9 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 016/196 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 952). INS AS WK 63MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SHORT BROS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY JOHAN HENRIKSSON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 197NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH SS STANCOR ABOUT 20 MILES S OF ST CATHERINES POINT AND LATER SANK ABOUT 10 MILES SE OF OWERS LTV. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.309 N,0 30.673 W.

How deep is the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.309 N,0 30.673 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 17, 1934.

When was the wreck of the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1934.

What country did the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY)?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1438 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY)?

The RAMSHOLM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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