Rona Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Rona Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 38.65 N,3 48.119 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 24 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RONA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 15.2 m |
| Tonnage | 25 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 29, 1981 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3060/79 6.10.81 INVERGORDON LIFEBOAT LOST SIGHT OF RONA IN 573700N, 035100W, WHERE IT IS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL 30.9.81). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2503/81. H1310/84/40 14.11.84 DIVED IN 573840N, 034802W USNG DECCA. LIES IN SCOUR IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. HULL EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED BY FIRE, BUT REMAINS INTACT AND STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. MASTS STAND ABOUT 18MTRS HIGH. (B GRIEG). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3279/84. SEP 2020/000300180 12.1.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 38.65 N,3 48.119 W
Rona on Wreck Map
Rona Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
INTACT, MAST STAND 18MTRS HIGH