Ravnanger (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ravnanger (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.691 N,1 3.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.728183
  • Longitude: -1.051083
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVNANGER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 102.3 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 3371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01039/40 4.1.41 H01039/40 4.1.41 SANK 1 TO 1.5 MILES NE OF 20 BUOY. (NOIC MIDDLESBROUGH, 11.11.40). H438/40 1.12.49 H438/40 1.12.49 WRECK LOCATED IN 544342N, 010300W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 107 IN GEN DEPTH 135FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, ROS DTD 11.11.49). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H460/67 5.4.67 H460/67 5.4.67 EXAM'D IN 544339N, 010259W. SWEPT CLEAR 66FT. NO FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 102 IN GEN DEPTH 138FT. SCOUR DEPTH 142FT. LARGE WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 19.9.66). AMEND TO WK 17FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. NC 2567. H460/67 24.12.76 H460/67 24.12.76 AMEND TO SW 20.1MTRS (11FTHMS). - NM 71/77. H1921/77 25.4.77 H1921/77 25.4.77 EXAM'D 9.3.77 IN 544342N, 010259W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTR DEEP. LIES 150/330 DEG. GOOD SONAR TARGET. INTACT, HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS FOX, HI 46/77). AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. - NM 1093/77. H6331/87 16.1.89 H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 21.7.88 IN 544341N, 010258W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.9, FOUL AT 30.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEG, IN ONE PIECE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 29.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY C V DE GIESSEN & ZONEN'S SCHPSV., IJSSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTFLAY LARSEN & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROTTERDANSCHE DROOGDOK MAATSCHAPPIJ, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE THE TEES FOR SYDNEY. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.691 N,1 3.065 W.

How deep is the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 43.691 N,1 3.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) sink?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY)?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3371 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVNANGER (PROBABLY)?

The RAVNANGER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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