Ronda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ronda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.394 N,4 38.797 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.173233
  • Longitude: 4.646617
Wreck Depth 46.52 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RONDA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 132.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Shadow Height 1.2
Tonnage 5136
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1939
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.40 SANK IN 541000N, 043400E APPROX. H3069/86 19.12.86 OBSTN 46MTRS IN 541025N, 043853E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 743/86). BR STD. 4.5.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88 NO.F14 2502). UNCHARTED RECORDS ALSO LISTED FOR POSNS: 541033N, 043903E; 541021N, 043849E; 541017N, 043843E (NOS. F14 2503, 2504 & 2505 RESPECTIVELY). NCA. 8.3.11 [WGD] POSN: 5410.737N, 0438.800.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY A G WESER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S LUDWIG MORVINCKEL'S REDERI. OIL ENGINE OF 885NHP. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR CHRISTIANSUND AND USA. MINED. 17 OF CREW LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the RONDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.394 N,4 38.797 E.

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

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.52 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.394 N,4 38.797 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RONDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the RONDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RONDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RONDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RONDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RONDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5136 tons.

What type of wreck is the RONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The RONDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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