Ragna Rindal Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Ragna rindal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
19 50 S,178 14.75 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -19.833333
- Longitude: -178.245833
|
| Water Depth |
0 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RAGNA RINDAL |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
151.5 m |
| Tonnage |
9159 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
timber
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 29, 1962
|
| Original Detection Year |
1962 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 23, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Ragna Rindal is located at coordinates 19 50 S, 178 14.75 W near the Three Sisters Rocks. Originally reported as a conspicuous wreck in 1963 and verified in 1974, a 1996 survey by the Fiji Hydro Office determined that the remains are no longer visible at high water and can no longer be recognized as a wreck, appearing instead as scattered pieces of rock on the reef.
Surveying Details
H4790/62 29.8.63 CONSPIC WK IN POSN 148DEGS, 1.4M FROM THREE SISTERS RK. (AK MARORO HN, 24.5.63) - NM 1806/63. H3348/74 9.12.74 POSN VERIFIED BY CROSS BEARINGS. (HMNZ TUI 15.10.74) NCA. 21.3.96 WGD POSN: 195000S, 1781445W. NC 441. HH586/480/02 4.6.96 NOT VISIBLE AT HIGH WATER AND CAN NO LONGER BE RECOGNISED AS A WRECK. LOOKS LIKE PIECES OF ROCK SCATTERED ON THE REEF. (FIJI HYDRO OFFICE, FAX DTD 30.5.96) DELETE LEGEND 'CONSPIC'. BR STD.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
19 50 S,178 14.75 W
Ragna Rindal on Wreck Map
Ragna Rindal Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RAGNA RINDAL wreck located?
The RAGNA RINDAL wreck is located at coordinates 19 50 S,178 14.75 W.
When did the RAGNA RINDAL sink?
The RAGNA RINDAL sank on Nov 29, 1962.
When was the wreck of the RAGNA RINDAL discovered?
The wreck of the RAGNA RINDAL was discovered in 1962.
What country did the RAGNA RINDAL belong to?
The RAGNA RINDAL belonged to NO.
What cargo was the RAGNA RINDAL carrying?
The RAGNA RINDAL was carrying timber.
What was the tonnage of the RAGNA RINDAL?
The RAGNA RINDAL had a tonnage of 9159 tons.
What type of wreck is the RAGNA RINDAL?
The RAGNA RINDAL is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
SEE ALSO [48340] (INCORRECT POSN)