Ragnhild (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ragnhild (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.249 N,0 10.462 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.920817
  • Longitude: 0.174367
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14 MILES S BY E 1/4 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (LLWW1). H2534/74 7.2.80 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 535514N, 001034E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000053291 13.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-CARBONIA, EX-FINLAND. BUILT IN 1895 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSB, FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELTON SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE JARROW FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB-30. 15 MEN LOST, 4 RECOVERED. (DODS, WW1SL, LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.249 N,0 10.462 E.

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

The seabed around the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 3, 1917.

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

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

What country did the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1495 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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