Raydur Or Roydur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Raydur or roydur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.478 S,57 31.811 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.691300
  • Longitude: -57.530183
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAYDUR OR ROYDUR
Type factory ship
Tonnage 1744
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Profile SS Raydur or Roydur Location 51 41478 S 57 31811 W near Cape Pembroke Falkland Islands Details Historic shipwreck of the small whale catcher formerly a whale catcher sunk by gunfire in general depth of sixty seven fathoms coordinates updated by UK Hydrographic Office surveys

Surveying Details

H3523/50 14.6.50 NDW OF SS 'RAYDUR', FORMERLY A SMALL WHALE CATCHER, LIES 093DEGS CAPE PEMBROKE LT 6.5M IN GEN DEPTH 67FMS. RAYDUR WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM VESSEL 100FT AWAY WHOSE POSN 2 MINS AFTER SINKING WAS GIVEN AS GYRO COMPASS FIX; WOLF RKS 254DEGS, CAPE PEMBROKE LT 274DEGS & MEMGEARY PT LT 292DEGS. (HMS BIGBURY BAY, HN DTD 23.4.50). CHART AS NDW IN 514136S, 573154W. BR STD. 3.12.82 MEAN OF COMPASS BEARINGS GIVEN BY HMS BIGBURY BAY TAKEN TO GIVE NDW IN 514127.5S, 573133W [SAP]. NC 2547. HH690/460/02 7.6.99 DETAILS OF SIZE AND SINKING GIVEN. NAMED AS 'ROYDUR'. (PENGUIN NEWS, DTD 21.5.99). NCA. 30.1.04 AMEND POSN TO 5141.46S, 5731.55W [SAP] ON BA 2536. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, USED AS GUNNERY TARGET. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS BIGBURY BAY. 21.5.99 VESSEL, USED FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE, LATER SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES. (PENGUIN NEWS, DTD 21.5.99).

General Comments

STEEL HULLED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.478 S,57 31.811 W
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FAQ

Where is the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR wreck located?

The RAYDUR OR ROYDUR wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.478 S,57 31.811 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR?

The seabed around the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR sink?

The RAYDUR OR ROYDUR sank on Mar 17, 1950.

When was the wreck of the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR discovered?

The wreck of the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR was discovered in 1950.

What was the tonnage of the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR?

The RAYDUR OR ROYDUR had a tonnage of 1744 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAYDUR OR ROYDUR?

The RAYDUR OR ROYDUR is classified as a factory ship.

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