Rytonhall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rytonhall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 45 N,7 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.750000
  • Longitude: -7.566667
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RYTONHALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the merchant ship Rytonhall lies submerged at coordinates 47 45 N, 7 34 W, located approximately 105 miles west-southwest of Ushant in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brittany, France. This World War I era shipwreck is classified as Non-Dangerous Wreck (NDW) due to its significant depth, which does not pose a hazard to surface navigation. Historically documented as a steel-hulled vessel, the site is noted for being too deep for standard charting, existing as a submerged obstruction in the open sea. French hydrographic records confirm its position, identifying the site as a deep-water wreck that remains undisturbed on the seabed.

Surveying Details

SUNK 105 MILES W 1/2 S FROM USHANT. APPROX POSN 474500N, 073400W. (BMVS & WW1 SL). NCA. 4.11.08 4.11.08 NDW SHOWN ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000]. AMEND TO NDW IN EXISTING POSN. TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MONTREAL TO FALMOUTH. (LL WW1). CAPTURED AND SUNK BY TORPEDO 105M W 0.5 S FROM USHANT. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RYTONHALL wreck located?

The RYTONHALL wreck is located at coordinates 47 45 N,7 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RYTONHALL?

The seabed around the RYTONHALL lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the RYTONHALL sink?

The RYTONHALL sank on Sep 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RYTONHALL discovered?

The wreck of the RYTONHALL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RYTONHALL belong to?

The RYTONHALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RYTONHALL carrying?

The RYTONHALL was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the RYTONHALL?

The RYTONHALL had a tonnage of 4203 tons.

What type of wreck is the RYTONHALL?

The RYTONHALL is classified as a steam ship.

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