Ravenshoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ravenshoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.285 N,5 42.309 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.121417
  • Longitude: -5.705150
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVENSHOE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 1M N OF GRIBBA HEAD, CAPE CORNWALL. (SIBI). POSN 500715N, 054215W FOR FILING ONLY. 3.11.72 3.11.72 SALVAGE OPERATIONS ABANDONED. (LL & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 3.12.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LISBON FOR BARRY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J CORY, CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LISBON FOR CARDIFF. WAS BLOWN ASHORE AND WRECKED FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE OFF LONGSHIPS. NO LIVES LOST. (LL, CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RAVENSHOE wreck located?

The RAVENSHOE wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.285 N,5 42.309 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAVENSHOE?

The seabed around the RAVENSHOE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RAVENSHOE sink?

The RAVENSHOE sank on Dec 31, 1919.

When was the wreck of the RAVENSHOE discovered?

The wreck of the RAVENSHOE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the RAVENSHOE belong to?

The RAVENSHOE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAVENSHOE carrying?

The RAVENSHOE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RAVENSHOE?

The RAVENSHOE had a tonnage of 3592 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVENSHOE?

The RAVENSHOE is classified as a steam ship.

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