Raagan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Raagan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.057 N,4 44.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.267617
  • Longitude: 4.744450
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAAGAN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1477
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2239/64 11.2.67 WK REPORTED IN 541400N, 043600E. (HAMBURG NM 106(T)/67 & HAGUE NM 142P/67). INS AS DWPA. - NM 336/67. H1001/52 29.10.69 WK 35MTRS SHOWN IN 541554N, 044430E ON W GERMAN 53 [1969 EDN]. AMEND WK 19FMS. BR STD. H1001/52 19.1.70 WK IN 541615N, 044400E. (HAGUE NM 73T/69). THIS IS PRESUMABLY SAME WK AS THAT IN 541554N, 044430E. AWAIT FURTHER. H2239/64 22.1.70 REPEAT OF HAGUE NM 142P/67, FURTHER REPORT FOLLOWS. (HAGUE NM 72P/70). NCA. H3150/69 10.2.71 WK 'RAAGAN' IN 541603N, 044445E & ALREADY CHARTED AS WK 35MTRS CLOSE SW. DW PA IN 541400N, 043600E MAY BE CANCELLED, AWAIT FINAL NM. (HAMBURG NM 36T/71). NCA. H1001/52 11.2.71 WK 35MTRS IN 541552N, 044430E. (HAGUE CORRECTION SLIP). NCA. H3150/69 30.10.72 WK 35MTRS IN 541606N, 044445E. (HAMBURG NM 3956/72). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 2.11.72 AMEND WK 35MTRS. NC 2182B. H4868/71 13.12.73 WK 35MTRS SHOWN IN 541606N, 044445E ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [1973 EDN]. 3.5.89 RAAGAN, WK 35MTRS IN 541606N, 044445E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88 NO. F15 296) 24.190.13 [WGD] POSN: 5416.056N, 0444.666E. 24.10.13 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS ON GERMAN 50 [2013 EDN]. NE 1432.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY LAXVAAGS MSK & JENSK, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THORLEIF LEA. PASSAGE EGERSUND FOR DORDRECHT. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. CREW OF 12 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RAAGAN wreck located?

The RAAGAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.057 N,4 44.667 E.

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

The RAAGAN lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.057 N,4 44.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAAGAN?

The seabed around the RAAGAN lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the RAAGAN sink?

The RAAGAN sank on Jan 2, 1967.

When was the wreck of the RAAGAN discovered?

The wreck of the RAAGAN was discovered in 1967.

What country did the RAAGAN belong to?

The RAAGAN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RAAGAN carrying?

The RAAGAN was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RAAGAN?

The RAAGAN had a tonnage of 1477 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAAGAN?

The RAAGAN is classified as a steam ship.

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