Rynanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rynanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.907 N,1 34.251 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.248450
  • Longitude: 1.570850
Wreck Depth 3.79 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYNANNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 158.57
Sonar Width 18.62
Shadow Height 12.15
Orientation 354
Tonnage 1299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 175.9,131.5,010.4,003
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H638/40 19.2.40 ST IN 511452N, 013425E. (VA DOVER, DTD 9.2.40). - NM 455/40. H5854/47 30.6.59 FRAME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185], DTD 1947). H927/59 30.9.60 METAL FRAMEWORK SHOWS 1FT HIGH AT MHWS. (ECES, DTD 1959). H2421/62 24.8.62 DRIES 18FT (1FT ABOVE MHWS). BY FAR THE MOST CONSPICUOUS WK IN THE AREA. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1962). CHART AS ST, H 1FT. LC 1828. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS ST, H 0.3MTRS. NC 1828. 6.7.73 NOW CHARTED AS ST (FRAMEWORK VISIBLE AT HW). NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 EXAM'D IN 511452N, 013421E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. VISUAL INSPECTION, DRIES 1.1MTRS. TWO SMALL STUMPS ABOUT 30FT APART SHOW IN BREAKERS AT EDGE OF BANK. NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS. (HMS ECHO). AMEND TO ST, DRIES 1.1MTRS. NE 1828. H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 25.11.80, LOCATED USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. ONE SMALL STUMP VISIBLE AT LW. FIXED BY SHIP STATIONS AND ESTIMATED TO DRY 0.7MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). NCA. H2333/85 23.10.86 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN 511452N, 013422E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. WK HAS SETTLED BY SCOURING & NOW NO PORTION IS ABOVE GENERAL LEVEL OF SEABED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.3 IN GEN DEPTH 2.5-3.5MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 300A). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/511/01 14.10.91 NOTHING FOUND USING SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. GEN DEPTH IN AREA NOW 3.5MTRS. WK COMPLETELY BURIED. NO SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 511). NCA YET. HH090/741/01 22.7.97 LOCATED IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. (NP 1016. HI 741). NCA. HH242/400/10 28.7.98 LOCATED IN 511456.5N, 013421.2E [OGD] USING DGPS. NOW DRIES 1.1MTRS BY VISUAL INSPECTION. NOW CONSIDERED TO BE A WK. (NP 1016, HN DTD 19.7.98 FOR HI 820). AMEND TO WRECKAGE DRIES 1.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3107/98. HH090/820/01 20.8.98 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. VERY LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A LARGE, DISTINCT WRECK LYING HARD AGAINST THE SOUTH CALLIPER. MAIN BODY OF WK, WHICH APPEARS TO BE INTACT AND UPRIGHT, SITS WITHIN SUBSTANTIAL SCOUR. AT N END AN AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE AND DEBRIS EXTENDS W FOR 130MTRS. VISUAL EXAMINATION AT LW REVEALED ONE PINNACLE OF WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 820). NFA. HH091/029/01 19.6.03 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO SHALLOW WATER AND LACK OF STREAM AT HW. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VISUALLY INSPECTED AT LW AND DRYING HT OF 0.9MTR ASCERTAINED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 1016). AMEND TO WRECKAGE DRIES 0.9MTR. BR STD. HH091/294/01 - SEP 2010/000060716 23.3.10 EXAM'D 6.8.10 IN 5114.916N, 0134.244E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.07 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 125MTRS TOWARDS 070DEGS. LENGTH 126MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. CLEARLY BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). SCOUR SOME 2.5MTRS DEEP CLOSE E AND EXTENDING ENE. AMEND WK 3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2018/000030988 6.2.18 WRECK LOCATED IN 5114.90N, 0134.20E [WGD] DRIES 1.5 MTRS. NFS. (RAMSGATE LIFEBOAT STATION, DTD 5.2.18) AMEND WK TO DRIES -1.5MTRS. RSDRA2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 19.09.2021; IN 5114.907N, 0134.251E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 158.57MTRS, WIDTH 18.62MTRS, HEIGHT 12.15MTRS, ORIENTATION 354/174 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, DEEP SCOUR TO PORT & STARBOARD. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13783). AMEND DW 3.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1909. SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP TO LIMERICK. STRANDED ON GOODWIN SANDS. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, DEEP SCOUT TO PORT & STARBOARD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 14.907 N,1 34.251 E
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FAQ

Where is the RYNANNA wreck located?

The RYNANNA wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.907 N,1 34.251 E.

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

The RYNANNA lies at a depth of about 3.79 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.907 N,1 34.251 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RYNANNA?

The seabed around the RYNANNA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the RYNANNA sink?

The RYNANNA sank on Jan 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RYNANNA discovered?

The wreck of the RYNANNA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RYNANNA belong to?

The RYNANNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RYNANNA carrying?

The RYNANNA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RYNANNA?

The RYNANNA had a tonnage of 1299 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYNANNA?

The RYNANNA is classified as a steam ship.

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