Ravensbourne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ravensbourne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 55.173 N,1 14.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.919550
  • Longitude: -1.240517
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVENSBOURNE
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 12.2.71 SUNK 8M SE FROM TYNE. MAY BE UNKNOWN IN 545554N, 011433E. (WW1 BR MSL). 23.12.98 RECORD NOTED AS BEING DEAD ON THIS DATE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Circumstances of loss

MINED. 3 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the RAVENSBOURNE wreck located?

The RAVENSBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.173 N,1 14.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAVENSBOURNE?

The seabed around the RAVENSBOURNE lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the RAVENSBOURNE sink?

The RAVENSBOURNE sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RAVENSBOURNE discovered?

The wreck of the RAVENSBOURNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RAVENSBOURNE belong to?

The RAVENSBOURNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RAVENSBOURNE?

The RAVENSBOURNE had a tonnage of 1226 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVENSBOURNE?

The RAVENSBOURNE is classified as a merchant vessel.