Rikard Nordraak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rikard nordraak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.184 N,0 19.278 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.353067
  • Longitude: -0.321300
Wreck Depth 38.6 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIKARD NORDRAAK
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 69.8
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 238
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 015.2,,000.8,005.0
Debris Field 075.6,,,056.0
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 24.2.93 LOCATED IN 542111.5N, 001910W [WGD] USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. LIES ON EVEN KEEL IN 48MTRS IN 542110N, 001917W. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). HH090/730/01 17.11.97 EXAM'D 25.7.97 IN 542111.9N, 001914.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. WELL PRESERVED WK. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 730). STATIC FISHING GEAR ABOVE WK. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5421.184N, 0019.278W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 69.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 238/058. SCOUR LENGTH 15.2MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 005 DEGS. THE WRECK APPEARS TO BE ALMOST FULLY INTACT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE SUNDERLAND TO ROUEN.

General Comments

Fully intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.184 N,0 19.278 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIKARD NORDRAAK wreck located?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.184 N,0 19.278 W.

How deep is the RIKARD NORDRAAK and where exactly is it located?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK lies at a depth of about 38.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.184 N,0 19.278 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIKARD NORDRAAK?

The seabed around the RIKARD NORDRAAK lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the RIKARD NORDRAAK sink?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RIKARD NORDRAAK discovered?

The wreck of the RIKARD NORDRAAK was discovered in 1993.

What country did the RIKARD NORDRAAK belong to?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RIKARD NORDRAAK carrying?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIKARD NORDRAAK?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIKARD NORDRAAK?

The RIKARD NORDRAAK is classified as a steam ship.

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