Rfa Green Ranger 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
Rfa green ranger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.73 N,4 32.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.978833
  • Longitude: -4.536117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA GREEN RANGER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3500
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2139/63 27.5.63 LIES OFF THE S OF LONGPEAK JUST VISIBLE FROM HARTLAND QUAY AND LIES SOME 50YDS FROM LW MARK. (CAPT LOWRY, RN, HN DTD 22.11.66). H3835/66 16.1.67 CHART AS ST IN 505842N, 043206W [OGB]. (CAPT LOWRY, RN). 10.5.77 HAS BEEN SALVAGED BUT HER ENGINE, BOILERS & SOME STEEL PLATING REMAIN. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 23.8.11 NOT LOCATED. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1157). TOO FAR INSHORE FOR SURVEY COVER. WK NOT VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH, FORESHORE OF BARE ROCK. AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE DEVONPORT FOR CARDIFF UNDER TOW OF M TUG CASWELL. TOW PARTEED IN NNE FORCE 8 AND VESSEL WENT BEAM ON ONTO ROCKS AT LONGPEAK. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED FROM STRANDED VESSEL BY HARTLAND LSA COMPANY. LATER BROKE UP. (LL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA GREEN RANGER wreck located?

The RFA GREEN RANGER wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.73 N,4 32.167 W.

When did the RFA GREEN RANGER sink?

The RFA GREEN RANGER sank on Nov 17, 1962.

When was the wreck of the RFA GREEN RANGER discovered?

The wreck of the RFA GREEN RANGER was discovered in 1962.

What country did the RFA GREEN RANGER belong to?

The RFA GREEN RANGER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA GREEN RANGER?

The RFA GREEN RANGER had a tonnage of 3500 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA GREEN RANGER?

The RFA GREEN RANGER is classified as a tanker.

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