A A Raven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
A a raven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.92 N,5 45.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.765333
  • Longitude: -5.754567
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name A A RAVEN
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 75.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 5
Tonnage 2459
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2000

Surveying Details

20.3.18 20.3.18 SUNK IN 494600N, 054500W. (IDAC, CO HMT CYRANO. DOCKET M14879). 25.3.18 25.3.18 NO POSN GIVEN. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M07971). H2537/28 H2537/28 NOT CHARTED. H2590/76 10.3.76 H2590/76 10.3.76 EXAM'D IN 494552N, 054512W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. POSITIVE WRECK, LYING NNW/SSE. ABOUT 200FT LONG AND STANDING ABOUT 25FT ABOVE SEABED. GOOD SIDESCAN CONTACT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 85 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). CHART AS WK 80MTRS [43FMS]. BR STD. H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAM'D 26.6.87 IN 494553N, 054513W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 360). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3943/88 7.11.89 H3943/88 7.11.89 LOCATED 26.4.89 IN CHARTED POSN AND NOT FURTHER EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CO. TORPEDOED BY UB-55 OFF THE SCILLY ISLES. (LL WW1,DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the A A RAVEN wreck located?

The A A RAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.92 N,5 45.274 W.

How deep is the A A RAVEN and where exactly is it located?

The A A RAVEN lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.92 N,5 45.274 W.

How deep is the seabed around the A A RAVEN?

The seabed around the A A RAVEN lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the A A RAVEN sink?

The A A RAVEN sank on Mar 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the A A RAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the A A RAVEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the A A RAVEN belong to?

The A A RAVEN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the A A RAVEN?

The A A RAVEN had a tonnage of 2459 tons.

What type of wreck is the A A RAVEN?

The A A RAVEN is classified as a steam ship.

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