Rapana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Rapana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.035 N,2 2.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.583917
  • Longitude: -2.034683
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAPANA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/540/06 21.12.98 HH232/540/06 21.12.98 ABANDONED AND LATER BROKE UP. WRECKAGE SIGHTED ALONG SHORELINE INDICATING THAT YACHT PROBABLY BROKEN UP. (MRSC PORTLAND, FAX DTD 15.12.98 & NAVSPCOMD BATH, SIG DTD 16.12.98). NCA. POSN 5035.00N, 0202.00W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND AFTER CREW ABANDONED. BROKE UP. CREW RECOVERED SAFELY.

General Comments

GRP YACHT, BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the RAPANA wreck located?

The RAPANA wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.035 N,2 2.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAPANA?

The seabed around the RAPANA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RAPANA sink?

The RAPANA sank on Dec 15, 1998.

When was the wreck of the RAPANA discovered?

The wreck of the RAPANA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the RAPANA belong to?

The RAPANA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the RAPANA?

The RAPANA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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