Ranga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ranga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.47 N,10 28.23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.107833
  • Longitude: -10.470500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RANGA
Type container ship
Flag ES
Length 96.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 5.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1580
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1982
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 1988

Surveying Details

H3919/75 24.3.82 AGROUND IN 520600N, 102800W APPROX. HARD ON ROCKS 400MTRS W OF COUMEENOOLE BEACH, DINGLE PENINSULA. HEADING DUE W, STARBOARD SIDE TO CLIFF FACE, APPROX 30MTRS FROM CLIFF TOP TO DECK LEVEL. HOLED IN TWO PLACES. NO PROSPECT OF REFLOATING. SOME EQUIPMENT MAY BE SALVAGED IN GOOD WEATHER. (LL, 13.8.82 & 17.3.82). NCA YET. AWAIT ACCURATE POSN. H3919/75 19.11.82 OIL BUNKERS REMOVED BY PR EUROSALVE LTD, FOLKESTONE, UNDER CONTRACT. WK DESTROYED DURING SEVERE STORM CONDITIONS DURING NIGHT OCT 16/17, 1982. (LL, 8.11.82). 1.6.88 OBSERVED AND PHOTOGRAPHED 29.5.88. LARGE SECTION OF RUSTY WRECKAGE, QUITE CONSPIC, LIES HARD AGAINST ROCKY CLIFFS. (P WILLIAMS, UKHO). INS AS ST IN 520627N, 102812W [OSI]. NE 2790.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BERTA DE PEREZ. LEFT VIGO ON MAIDEN VOYAGE 8 MARCH BOUND FOR REYKJAVIK IN BALLAST. DRIVEN ASHORE N SIDE OF DINGLE BAY NEAR COUMEENOOLE BEACH AT S ENTRANCE TO BLASKET I SOUND IN STORM, AFTER ANCHORING WITH ENGINE FAILURE.

General Comments

LARGE SECTION RUSTY WRECKAGE HARD AGAINST CLIFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.47 N,10 28.23 W
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FAQ

Where is the RANGA wreck located?

The RANGA wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.47 N,10 28.23 W.

When did the RANGA sink?

The RANGA sank on Mar 11, 1982.

When was the wreck of the RANGA discovered?

The wreck of the RANGA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the RANGA belong to?

The RANGA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the RANGA carrying?

The RANGA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RANGA?

The RANGA had a tonnage of 1580 tons.

What type of wreck is the RANGA?

The RANGA is classified as a container ship.

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