Ragny (Bow) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ragny (bow) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 32 N,60 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.533333
  • Longitude: -60.750000
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAGNY (BOW)
Type tanker
Flag FI
Length 164.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 11.8
Tonnage 11079
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1970
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.1.71 8.1.71 BOW IN 383200N, 604500W. (LL VOL. 203). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

26.12.70 BUILT IN 1951 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALGOT JOHANSSON. PASSAGE FREEPORT, BAHAMAS FOR TRONDHEIM & AALESUND. 6 CREWMEN LOST IN THE BOW SECTION WHEN VESSEL BROKE IN HALF IN HEAVY WEATHER ON 26.12.70, REST OF CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

General Comments

STERN - WK NO.76425

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FAQ

Where is the RAGNY (BOW) wreck located?

The RAGNY (BOW) wreck is located at coordinates 38 32 N,60 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAGNY (BOW)?

The seabed around the RAGNY (BOW) lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the RAGNY (BOW) sink?

The RAGNY (BOW) sank on Dec 29, 1970.

When was the wreck of the RAGNY (BOW) discovered?

The wreck of the RAGNY (BOW) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the RAGNY (BOW) belong to?

The RAGNY (BOW) belonged to FI.

What cargo was the RAGNY (BOW) carrying?

The RAGNY (BOW) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the RAGNY (BOW)?

The RAGNY (BOW) had a tonnage of 11079 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAGNY (BOW)?

The RAGNY (BOW) is classified as a tanker.

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