Rala I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rala i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
27 59.4 N,34 27.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.990000
  • Longitude: 34.451667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RALA I
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4493/81 20.4.83 REPD AGROUND ON GORDON REEF IN 275924N, 342706E. (ALEXANDRIA NM 7/83). NCA. ST ALREADY CHARTED IN 275924N, 342706E BY NM 1274/82. SEE NIGER BASIN [43179]. NCA. H4493/81 28.7.83 SHIP REPORT OF 17.3.83. ST (CONSPIC) LIES 028DEGS, 350MTRS FROM GORDON REEF LT. OTHER WKS ON GORDON REEF TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM 1490/83). PLOTS IN 275924N, 342704E. NCA YET. H2289/82 REPEATED BY BREST NM 83 38 33. H2777/69 30.12.83 DELETED FROM W GERMAN 318. (HAMBURG NM 4050/83). H2425/75 2.8.84 STILL AGROUND IN JUN'84. PROVIDES GOOD ECHO FOR PARALLEL INDEX WHEN PASSING GORDON REEF. (MV DEVONSHIRE, BIBBY LINE INFO). 22.8.85 SHOWN AS ST (CONSPIC) ON US 62222 [2ND EDN]. ADD LEGEND 'CONSPIC'. NE 3595. HH477/400/01 26.5.93 WK LOCATED DURING RECENT SURVEY IN 275916.9N, 342715.6E. (P & L A, ALEXANDRIA, 31.3.93). THIS THOUGHT MOST LIKELY TO BE LOULLIA [SEE 43178]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1310/93.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 59.4 N,34 27.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the RALA I wreck located?

The RALA I wreck is located at coordinates 27 59.4 N,34 27.1 E.

When was the wreck of the RALA I discovered?

The wreck of the RALA I was discovered in 1983.