Ra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.626 N,5 27.818 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.927100
  • Longitude: 5.463633
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag FI
Length 75.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4326/87 22.9.88 REPORTED SUNK IN 535540N, 052752E APPROX. (NETH CG, TELEX 163330Z SEP'88). NAVAREA I 302/88 ISSUED. NCA YET. H1956/88 19.10.88 DW REPORTED IN 535542N, 052754E. (HAMBURG TNM(21) 50/39/88). NCA YET. H4326/87 21.11.88 NOW REPORTED IN POSN 535540N, 052752E. (NETH NM 533(P)/88) NCA YET. H4326/87 23.11.88 DW IN 535540N, 052752E. (NETH NM 578/88). - NM 3467/88. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5355.62N, 0527.78E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN DTD 13.10.05, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. SEP 2011/000155396 22.8.11 NOW WK 23.5MTRS. (NETH NM 33/349/11). - NM 4165/11.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-KONSTAINTINA '88, EX-AUTO COURIR '85, EX-AUTO GULF '81, EX-AEGEAN MARK '78, EX-RAH '77, EX-RA 74. BUILT IN 1977 BY LAIVATEOLIISUUS AB, TURKU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUK ALANDIA AB LTD. PASSAGE VENTSPILS FOR GUNNESS, RIVER TRENT. SANK DURING BAD WEATHER. CREW OF 9 RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER FROM BOATS. NO EMERGENCY SIGNAL WAS SENT. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RA wreck located?

The RA wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.626 N,5 27.818 E.

How deep is the RA and where exactly is it located?

The RA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.626 N,5 27.818 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RA?

The seabed around the RA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the RA sink?

The RA sank on Sep 13, 1988.

When was the wreck of the RA discovered?

The wreck of the RA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the RA belong to?

The RA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the RA carrying?

The RA was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the RA?

The RA had a tonnage of 1333 tons.

What type of wreck is the RA?

The RA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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