Ragni (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ragni (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.505 N,1 12.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008417
  • Longitude: -1.213550
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAGNI (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.9 m
Width 4.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 69
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1999

Surveying Details

H0266/39 14.6.40 H0266/39 14.6.40 SANK IN 550200N, 011200W, APPROX. (FOIC TYNE, 15.12.39). NCA. H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). NCA. HH090/796/01 12.1.99 HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 12.7.98 IN 550030.3N, 011248.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.9MTRS. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. SMALL WK POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO MIDSHIPS. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 27.9.99 HH100/351/15 27.9.99 LIES ON ITS SIDE AND STANDS 9MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. VERY SUBTANTIAL WITH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL INTACT, BUT WELL DAMAGED IN THE MIDSHIPS SECTION. VIRTUALLY SURE THIS IS 'RAGNI'. (R YOUNG).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY THE CAMBLETOWN SHIP BUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B RAGNITO.TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BUILT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. MINED AND SANK. PASSAGE HULL FOR MALMO. CARGO COAL. ALL SIX CREW LOST. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. DAMAGE MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the RAGNI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.505 N,1 12.813 W.

How deep is the RAGNI (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.505 N,1 12.813 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAGNI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RAGNI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the RAGNI (PROBABLY) sink?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RAGNI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RAGNI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the RAGNI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the RAGNI (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAGNI (PROBABLY)?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1264 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAGNI (PROBABLY)?

The RAGNI (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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