Rydal Hall (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rydal hall (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.485 N,0 49.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.724750
  • Longitude: 0.827300
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 33
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 57
Tonnage 3314
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 29.4.75 H4959/73 29.4.75 EXAM'D 15.5.74 IN 504328N, 004950E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 100FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. H4121/76 28.7.76 H4121/76 28.7.76 SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.6MTRS. (SOISS, SIGNAL 14.6.76). AMEND TO SW 26.6MTRS. - NM 1548/76. H4121/76 4.8.76 H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D 10.6.76 IN LISTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6, FOUL 27.5MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 26.3.93 26.3.93 NOW CHARTED AS SW 26.5MTRS. NE 536. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 4.11.07 IN 5043.485N, 0049.638E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.31 IN GEN DEPTH 33.4MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 057/237 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT. AMEND WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.8.11 31.8.11 THIS COULD BE RYDAL HALL, BASED ON REPORTED SINKING POSN FROM THE ROYAL SOVERIGN LT VESSEL. (J LETTENS, WRECKSITE.EU, EMAIL DTD 26.8.11). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY CAIRD & CO GREENOCK. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R ALEXANDER HALL LINE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 307 NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED BY UC-75. 23 MEN LOST. (SIBI & J LETTENS).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ?SW

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FAQ

Where is the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.485 N,0 49.638 E.

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

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.485 N,0 49.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY)?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3314 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY)?

The RYDAL HALL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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