Ranza (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ranza (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 50.957 N,5 57.347 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.849283
  • Longitude: -5.955783
Water Depth 131 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RANZA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2320
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 1.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 475100N, 055718W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. 7.1.82 CHART AS NDW IN 475100N, 055718W [EUR]. NC 2655. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 475100N, 055715W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14575020. NC 2643. SEP 2007/000004861 2.3.07 NDW PD SHOWN IN 4750.957N, 0557.347W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GIBRALTER. (LL WW1). CAPTURED AND SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE 50M SW FROM USHANT, 3 LIVES LOST. (WW1 SL). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U28' IN THE SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONO, VOL 14).

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FAQ

Where is the RANZA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RANZA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 50.957 N,5 57.347 W.

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

The seabed around the RANZA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 131 meters deep.

When did the RANZA (PROBABLY) sink?

The RANZA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 1, 1915.

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

The wreck of the RANZA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the RANZA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RANZA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RANZA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RANZA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RANZA (PROBABLY)?

The RANZA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2320 tons.

What type of wreck is the RANZA (PROBABLY)?

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

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