Rabunion Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rabunion iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 8.966 N,25 53.061 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.149433
  • Longitude: 25.884350
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name RABUNION III
Type bulk carrier
Flag LB
Length 59.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 115
Tonnage 455
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H5995/83 24.2.86 STRANDED IN 390902N, 255300E, HEADING WNW AND LISTING TO PORT. (LL, 13.2.86). H5995/83 20.5.86 HOLED IN TWO PLACES. LIST INCREASED TO ABOUT 8DEG TO PORT. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 25.2.86 & 7.5.86). NCA YET. H5995/83 6.4.88 TO BE DEMOLISHED IN SITU BUT WORK HAS YET TO BE STARTED. (LL, 28.1.88). H5995/83 26.7.88 DEMOLITION TOOK PLACE OVER PERIOD OF 3 DAYS COMMENCING 6.5.88. ONLY PART SHOWING ABOVE SEA LEVEL WAS DEMOLISHED. (LL, 16.7.88). HH383/430/02 27.2.98 ST IN 390900N, 255300E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 1/28/98). PROBABLY THIS WK. INS AS ST. - NM 1110/98. HH383/430/03 17.4.98 SD CORRECTING NOTICE REPEATING ABOVE. (GREEK NM 2/48/98). NFA. 4.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 3908.966N, 2553.061E.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND DURING STORMY WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE BEIRUT TO CONSTANTZA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 8.966 N,25 53.061 E
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FAQ

Where is the RABUNION III wreck located?

The RABUNION III wreck is located at coordinates 39 8.966 N,25 53.061 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RABUNION III?

The seabed around the RABUNION III lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the RABUNION III sink?

The RABUNION III sank on Feb 7, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RABUNION III discovered?

The wreck of the RABUNION III was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RABUNION III belong to?

The RABUNION III belonged to LB.

What cargo was the RABUNION III carrying?

The RABUNION III was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RABUNION III?

The RABUNION III had a tonnage of 455 tons.

What type of wreck is the RABUNION III?

The RABUNION III is classified as a bulk carrier.

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