Fort Rona (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort rona (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 35.81 N,5 13.634 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.596833
  • Longitude: -5.227233
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT RONA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.5.41 15.5.41 SUNK ABOUT 15 MILES WSW OF BARDSEY ISLAND. (FOIC MILFORD). H1950/76 14.11.80 H1950/76 14.11.80 WK EXAM'D 23.5.80 IN 523747N, 051334W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 40MTRS. LYING SW/NE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD. 27.1.14 SEP 2014/000004134 27.1.14 LOCATED IN 5235.810N, 0513.634W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 89.8MTRS. (CEFAS MID-ST GEORGE'S CHANNEL SURVEY, 2013). AMEND WK 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.81 N,5 13.634 W.

How deep is the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 52 35.81 N,5 13.634 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY)?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 203 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT RONA (POSSIBLY)?

The FORT RONA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.