Rhona (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rhona (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.312 N,2 54.382 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.721867
  • Longitude: -2.906367
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHONA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 68
Tonnage 640
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3895/74 15.11.78 LOCATED IN 494322N, 025412W [?OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 24.10.78). INS AS USC 33FMS [60FMS]. BR STD. 29.9.88 SHOWN AS USC 60MTRS IN 494326N, 025412W [EUR] IN FRENCH RECORDS 1987. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 EXAM'D 30.7.01 IN 4943.312N, 0254.382W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.7 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.1MTRS. LIES 068/248 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 912). BR STD. 11.5.04 STILL SHOWN AS WK USC 60MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [INT 1702] [4TH EDN 2004]. ADOPTION OF BA 2454. NCA. 10.7.06 INTACT, UPRIGHT, HOLDS OPEN. (ODYSSEY INTERNATIONAL, DCS3 IMAGE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2018

Circumstances of loss

STOPPED BY A UB-18 AND SUNK BY BOMBS 19M NW BY N FROM GUERNSEY. ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO ST SERVAN. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17 & M PAGE).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the RHONA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RHONA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.312 N,2 54.382 W.

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

The RHONA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.312 N,2 54.382 W.

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

The seabed around the RHONA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the RHONA (PROBABLY) sink?

The RHONA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 27, 1916.

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

The wreck of the RHONA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the RHONA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RHONA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RHONA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RHONA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RHONA (PROBABLY)?

The RHONA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 640 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHONA (PROBABLY)?

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

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