Raffio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Raffio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.196 N,2 19.841 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.336600
  • Longitude: -2.330683
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAFFIO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1931
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3380/31 14.5.31 SUNK IN 492130N, 022430W, APPROX. NOT DANGEROUS. (STATES SUPERVISOR, GUERNSEY). INS AS NDW PA. - NM 906/31. 19.4.72 AMEND TO USC 20MTRS. NC 365. H3654/71 1.9.72 AMEND POSN TO 492130N, 022425W [EUR]. NC 3654. 5.6.78 AMEND TO NDW [DIMENSIONS NOT KNOWN]. 18.6.86 LIES IN 492130N, 022430W [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1986). HH100/351/03 5.11.90 LIES ABOUT 200MTRS NORTH OF THE BOILERS OF 'JEANNE MARIE'. SMALL VESSEL. UPRIGHT AND SEEMS INTACT. BURIED IN GRAVEL ALMOST TO DECK LEVEL. (T A TITTERINGTON, 24.10.90). HH256/350/01 5.11.90 AMEND TO WKS USC 40MTRS IN 492021N, 021945W [EUR]. - NM 3298/90. 29.4.99 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 40MTRS IN 4920.25N, 0219.75W [EUR]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4920.196N, 0219.841W.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN THE VESSEL TIPPED OVER AND WATER POURED INTO OPEN HOLD, WHILE ENGAGED IN CARGO SALVAGE FROM WK OF 'JEAN MARIE'. ONE LIFE LOST. (STATES SUPERVISOR, GUERNSEY). THOUGHT TO HAVE FOULED A HEAVY SINKER WITH ITS GRAB. (T A TITTERTINGTON).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT. BURIED TO DECK LEVEL

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FAQ

Where is the RAFFIO wreck located?

The RAFFIO wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.196 N,2 19.841 W.

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

The RAFFIO lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.196 N,2 19.841 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAFFIO?

The seabed around the RAFFIO lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the RAFFIO sink?

The RAFFIO sank on May 6, 1931.

When was the wreck of the RAFFIO discovered?

The wreck of the RAFFIO was discovered in 1931.

What country did the RAFFIO belong to?

The RAFFIO belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the RAFFIO?

The RAFFIO is classified as a steam ship.

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