Rola Rana (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rola rana (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 34.45 N,35 22.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.574167
  • Longitude: 35.371167
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2020

Surveying Details

H3305/74 15.6.81 VESSEL LYING EMPTY IN 9MTRS OF WATER ON SANDY BOTTOM. OWNER TRYING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SALVAGE. (LL, 9.6.81). INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. POSN 333400N, 352200E FOR FILING ONLY. HH401/410/02 18.4.00 WK 5.5MTRS SHOWN IN 3334.405N, 3522.165E [UND] IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS ON MARMED MARINE SERVICES SURVEY REC'D 15.3.00. POSSIBLY THIS WK. WGD POSN: 3334.450N, 3522.270E. INS AS WK PA 5.5MTRS. - NM 1806/00. SEP 2016/000068282 1.6.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) 5.5MTRS IN 3334.450N, 3522.270E [WGD] ON FR57514C. (EDN 3.0, DTD 9.3.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

26.5.81 BLOWN UP BY ISRAELI FROGMEN IN SIDON HBR. SANK TO HER BRIDGE & FUNNEL. (LL, 23, 26.5.81).

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FAQ

Where is the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 33 34.45 N,35 22.27 E.

How deep is the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 33 34.45 N,35 22.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 22, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) belonged to LB.

What cargo was the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY)?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY)?

The ROLA RANA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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