Saint Ronaig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saint ronaig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.766433
  • Longitude: 0.076967
Wreck Depth 9.84 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT RONAIG
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 10.6
Sonar Width 4.5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 509
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,17,1
Scour Dimensions 025,,000.5,115
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H574/40 2.6.40 DW IN 504551N, 000445E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2078/40 & PFNM 1576/40. H574/40 31.5.41 G CON BUOY LAID 237DEGS, 30YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 1263/41 & FNM 2619/41. H574/40 1.10.46 LT GPFL(3)G.10S ESTABLISHED ON BUOY. (TH NM 108/46). - NM 3312/46. H574/40 25.11.46 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 0FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3807/46. H574/40 18.6.47 WK IN POSN 131DEGS, 9.6C FROM NEWHAVEN LT. CLEAR AT 29FT, FOUL AT 31FT. GEN DEPTH 37FT. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 26.3.47). AMENDED TO WK 4.75FMS. - NM 1576/47. H574/40 18.6.47 DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT BUT SUSPENDED OWING TO DAMAGE BEING CAUSED ASHORE. LEAST DEPTH 4.75FMS. (CSO PORTSMOUTH). H574/40 19.3.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP IN 504553N, 000444E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 30FT, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S 35FT IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. WK LIES 334DEGS, 500FT FROM ORIGINAL POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 8.12.50). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 0FT AND DELETE LT BUOY CLOSE SW. - NM 561/51. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9.1MTRS. NC 536. HH090/960/01 3.11.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 960). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 11.08.15 IN 5045.986N, 0004.618E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. LENGTH 10.6MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, SCOUR 25MTRS TOWARDS 115, SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT RONAIG wreck located?

The SAINT RONAIG wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E.

How deep is the SAINT RONAIG and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT RONAIG lies at a depth of about 9.84 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT RONAIG?

The seabed around the SAINT RONAIG lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SAINT RONAIG sink?

The SAINT RONAIG sank on Jun 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAINT RONAIG discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT RONAIG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SAINT RONAIG belong to?

The SAINT RONAIG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT RONAIG?

The SAINT RONAIG had a tonnage of 509 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT RONAIG?

The SAINT RONAIG is classified as a motor vessel.

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