Ringen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ringen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.726 N,0 45.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.195433
  • Longitude: -0.754750
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RINGEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 007.5,,001.5,320
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03737/44 4.7.44 SONAR CONTACT IN 501200N, 004600W. WRECK OF 'RINGEN'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 5.1.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 501118N, 004430W. (AUBD 304/30). H4121/76 8.11.76 WRECK LOCATED 16.6.76 IN 501142.1N, 004513.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48-49MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FLAT. LIES APPROX 120/300DEGS. LENGTH APPROX 260FT. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). - NM BLOCK 239/77. 18.11.98 SHOWN AS WK 40MTRS IN 501147.6N, 004514.4W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1997 EDN]. NC 2613. HH090/952/01 6.11.03 EXAM'D 8.7.03 IN 5011.744N, 0045.317W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.5 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 130/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 29.8.07 SHOWN AS WK 40MTRS IN 5011.744N, 0045.317W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 2613. 8.4.14 EXAM'D 18.2.14 IN 5011.726N, 0045.285W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.57 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 7.5MTRS TOWARDS 320 DEGS FROM NW END. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). UPRIGHT, BOWS SE. WELL BURIED. SCOUR ALSO LEADS E FROM EACH END. AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR NORMANDY BEACHES. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. 1 LIFE LOST. (LL WW2).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, SCOUR LEADS E FROM ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the RINGEN wreck located?

The RINGEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.726 N,0 45.285 W.

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

The RINGEN lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.726 N,0 45.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RINGEN?

The seabed around the RINGEN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the RINGEN sink?

The RINGEN sank on Jul 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the RINGEN discovered?

The wreck of the RINGEN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the RINGEN belong to?

The RINGEN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RINGEN?

The RINGEN had a tonnage of 1499 tons.

What type of wreck is the RINGEN?

The RINGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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