Ragna (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ragna (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.083 N,0 21.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.634717
  • Longitude: -0.361867
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAGNA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Shadow Height 4.8
Tonnage 1747
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 1990

Surveying Details

H6391/19 25.3.20 WK OF 'RAGNA' IN 493830N, 002200W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1917) 'RAGNA'. - NM 674/20. 5.1.25 AMENDED TO DW. NE'S 2613, 1598 & 2675C. H1291/28 24.2.28 SHOWN AS NDW IN 493830N, 002200W ON FR GOVERNMENT CHART. - NM 431/28. H716/60 11.7.61 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 493830N, 002200W ON FR GOVERNMENT CHART. - NM 1638/61. H4984/74 4.4.79 WK 21.5MTRS [11FMS 4FT] IN 493810N, 002148W. (FR NM 79 05 34). NE 2613. 17.7.90 SHOWN AS WKS 21.5MTRS WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE SE IN 493806N, 002142W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 493808.6N, 002137.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 21.7 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. HT 4.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590381). NC 2613. [SEE ALSO 'RAGNA', WK NO.24062].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 16M NW OF LE HAVRE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO ROUEN. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1892 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ANDERS ISACHSEN, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. 158NHP. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.083 N,0 21.712 W.

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

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.083 N,0 21.712 W.

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

The seabed around the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1917.

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

The wreck of the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RAGNA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAGNA (POSSIBLY)?

The RAGNA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1747 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAGNA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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