Girl Rona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Girl rona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.635 N,4 43.865 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.193917
  • Longitude: -4.731083
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL RONA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Surveying Details

H4960/73 28.1.77 SANK IN POSN 3.1M 119DEGS FROM DODMAN POINT ON 28.1.77. (DRHQ FALMOUTH). POSN 501136N, 044348W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H4960/73 POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (A ALLEN). NCA YET. H4287/77 9.9.77 SALVAGED BY USE OF PLASTIC LIFTING BAGS BY BSAC MEMBERS LED BY J. WHITE. (LL, 9.9.77). AMENDED TO LIFT. 11.9.77 TAKEN INTO MEVAGISSEY HARBOUR AND TOWED EVENTUALLY TO TEIGNMOUTH. (AUTHROITY NOT STATED). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REGISTERED AS TH117.

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL RONA wreck located?

The GIRL RONA wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.635 N,4 43.865 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL RONA?

The seabed around the GIRL RONA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the GIRL RONA sink?

The GIRL RONA sank on Jan 28, 1977.

When was the wreck of the GIRL RONA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL RONA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the GIRL RONA belong to?

The GIRL RONA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GIRL RONA?

The GIRL RONA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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