Raa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Raa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.435 N,1 11.632 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.023917
  • Longitude: 1.193867
Wreck Depth 19.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 128
Tonnage 816
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2017

Surveying Details

22.5.80 SANK 4 MILES S OF FOLKESTONE. (A C CROTHALL, 22.5.80). H1310/80 15.12.80 WK LOCATED IN MAY 1978 DURING RECONNAISANCE SURVEY FOR CEGB IN 510129N, 011143E [EUR] USING TRISPONDER. SONAR HT 3.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LIES 128/308DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS LTD., SURVEY [K8078/21]). [NOT FOUND BY HMS BULLDOG DURING HI 35/77]. CHART AS WK 19.5MTRS IN 510124N, 011144E [OGB]. BR STD. H3947/88 25.5.89 AREA 300MTRS AROUND CHARTED POSN INSONIFIED COMPLETELY USING DCS3 WHICH PRODUCED EXCELLENT HIGH DEFINITION TRACES. NO WK FOUND. DELETE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 469). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP2016/000091764 18.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE 2016, HI 1497). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO ROTTERDAM.

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FAQ

Where is the RAA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.435 N,1 11.632 E.

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

The RAA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.435 N,1 11.632 E.

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

The seabed around the RAA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the RAA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1927.

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

The wreck of the RAA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the RAA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RAA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAA (POSSIBLY)?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 816 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAA (POSSIBLY)?

The RAA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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