Ragnhild (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ragnhild (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.815 N,1 19.007 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.230250
  • Longitude: -1.316783
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 151
Tonnage 1107
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2000

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE BANGARTH. SEE [4336]. SANK 14 MILES N OF BLYTH AND 5 MILES OFF SHORE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H4214/26 1.7.26 SANK IN 551600N, 012200W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDWPA (1917). BR STD. H460/67 3.4.67 EXAM'D IN 551344N, 011914W USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 83FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 138FT IN GEN DEPTH 156FT. SCOUR DEPTH 142FT. SEABED OF MUD AND SAND. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 22.9.66). AMEND TO WK 32FMS. BR STD. 14.5.73 AMEND TO SW 14FMS. NE 1192 14.3.74 AMEND TO SW 25.2MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.86 CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY. ACCEPT LEAST ECHO SOUNDER DEPTH OBTAINED BY HMS ECHO. AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 10.1.00 EXAM'D 9.7.99 IN 5513.815N, 0119.007W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. LIES 151/331 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY BERGENS MV, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N H HARTMARY & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SKIEN. SANK AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN LAID MINE. NORWEGIAN SOURCES SUGGEST SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY UC-19. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.815 N,1 19.007 W.

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

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.815 N,1 19.007 W.

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

The seabed around the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 27, 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 NO.

What cargo was the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke,oil.

What was the tonnage of the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)?

The RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1107 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAGNHILD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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