Ra.2 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ra.2 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.234 N,2 54.589 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.237233
  • Longitude: 2.909817
Wreck Depth 5.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RA.2 (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 37.5 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 160
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N cardinal OH9
Surveying Details H03799/44 3.11.44 DW IN 511421N, 025418E, MARKED BY CONL BUOY, N TOPMARK CLOSE N. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2390/44. H5371/46 21.11.46 BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NMS 632 & 649/46). - NM 3231/46. 25.9.52 SHOWN AS WK 5.5MTRS, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE N ON E 8188-MS. AMEND WK 3FMS WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE NE. NES 325, 1872. H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS WK 0.9MTRS, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE N ON NETH 203. AMEND WK 0FMS 3FT, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE N. NC 325. 11.5.55 AMEND POSN TO 511420N, 025421E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H03799/44 13.3.57 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL, FLG2S. (OSTENDE NM 1/14/57). - NM 535/57. 26.7.57 WK 0.9MTRS SHOWN IN 511417N, 025423E [EUR], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FLG2S ON BELGIAN SURVEY. AMEND WK 3FT WIT BUOY. LC 125. H1297/58 14.4.58 BUOY NOT SEEN. (CDT FOURCAULT HN). DELETE. - NM 534/58. H03799/44 9.11.59 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5.7MTRS, & BUOY REMOVED. (OSTENDE NM 21/106/59). AMEND WK 3FMS. - NM 2692/59. 12.1.73 AMEND SW 5.7MTRS IN 511417N, 025439E ON NC 125. H1310/88/18 8.8.88 REPORTED TO BE WK OF FRENCH FV FROM BOULOGNE. (J COULON, 15.3.88). HH100/351/01 8.8.89 RA.2 SANK IN 511300N, 025200E APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 5.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5114.234N, 0254.589E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

2.11.42 EX-FRENCH MINEHUNTER CHASSEUR 45. PREVIOUSLY SUNK 2.11.42 AT LE HAVRE AND LATER SALVAGED AND REPAIRED BY THE GERMANS. MINED NE OF OSTEND. (R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 14.234 N,2 54.589 E
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FAQ

Where is the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.234 N,2 54.589 E.

How deep is the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 5.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.234 N,2 54.589 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RA.2 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the RA.2 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RA.2 (POSSIBLY)?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 160 tons.

What type of wreck is the RA.2 (POSSIBLY)?

The RA.2 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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