Rawnsley Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Rawnsley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 59.866 N,25 45.068 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 34.997767
- Longitude: 25.751133
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
RAWNSLEY |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
4998 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 12, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 3, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of the MV Rawnsley is located in the Libyan Sea off the coast of Ierapetra, Crete, Greece. The shipwreck is currently charted at the precise coordinates 34 59.866 N, 25 45.068 E. First reported in 1941, the vessel has been subject to various historical survey updates, including notations of a foul area with a 30-meter radius identified in Greek nautical charts. The site is recognized as a significant underwater obstruction in the Ierapetra region. Mariners and researchers should note that while the wreck site is documented, the structural condition of the MV Rawnsley has evolved over decades of exposure. Current hydrographic data from the UK Hydrographic Office and Admiralty records confirm its presence within the vicinity of the Ierapetra coastline. Updated charting ensures this underwater obstruction is marked for navigational safety in the Mediterranean waters near Crete.
Surveying Details
H03662/41 31.10.41 DW EXISTS 113DEGS, 5C FROM HIERAPETRA FORT LT [350000N, 254500E APPROX]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2546/41. H3261/51 7.6.51 WK OF MV 'RAWNSLEY'. (HIST SEC). H511/63 17.1.63 FOUL SHOWN IN 350002N, 254459E [EUR] ON GREEK 107. BR STD. 20.7.93 FA, 30MTRS RADIUS, SHOWN IN 350004N, 254502E ON GREEK 443/2 [1962 EDN CORRECT TO GREEK NM 43/90]. POSN CALCULATED USING SPHEROIDS FROM GREEK 443/2 REF POINT [UND]. NC 1707 [PLAN OF IERAPETRA UNGRADUATED]. 31.1.03 CHARTED POSN AS SHOWN ON BA 1707 [PUB SEP'93], AND UNCHANGED ON MAR'03 EDN: 3500.027N, 2544.982E [UND], AS SHOWN ON ARCS SYSTEM.
Circumstances of loss
8.5.41 VESSEL, BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT ON 8.5.41 & SANK 4 DAYS LATER. (WW2SL). 8.5.41 VESSEL, BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT ON 8.5.41, TAKEN IN TOW ON 9.5.41 BOUND FOR MAKRYALLO BAY, CRETE FOR BEACHING. ANCHORED IN HIERAPTEN BAY IN BAD WEATHER & SANK ON 12.5.41. (LLWW2)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
34 59.866 N,25 45.068 E
Rawnsley on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the RAWNSLEY wreck located?
The RAWNSLEY wreck is located at coordinates 34 59.866 N,25 45.068 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RAWNSLEY?
The seabed around the RAWNSLEY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the RAWNSLEY sink?
The RAWNSLEY sank on May 12, 1941.
When was the wreck of the RAWNSLEY discovered?
The wreck of the RAWNSLEY was discovered in 1941.
What country did the RAWNSLEY belong to?
The RAWNSLEY belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RAWNSLEY?
The RAWNSLEY had a tonnage of 4998 tons.
What type of wreck is the RAWNSLEY?
The RAWNSLEY is classified as a merchant vessel.