Rask (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rask (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.142 N,6 11.245 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.169033
  • Longitude: -6.187417
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RASK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 34
Tonnage 632
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2012

Surveying Details

H3140/69 13.5.77 H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED 29.10.76 IN 521006.7N, 061111.3W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 13MTRS. ORIENTATION 020/200DEG. LENGTH 55MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). BR STD. H2396/77 21.12.77 H2396/77 21.12.77 DESCRIBED AS UPRIGHT, BOWS 040DEG IN GEN DEPTH 250FT. STANDS 32 TO 38FT HIGH. ABOUT 200 X 30 X 18FT. POSSIBLY A COLLIER. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 16.12.77). NCA. 8.5.07 8.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5210.142N, 0611.248W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 040/220 DEGS. INTACT. NO SCOUR. RETAIN AS WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.35MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 70MTRS. BR STD. 24.8.12 24.8.12 EXAM'D 18.7.12 IN 5210.1421N, 0611.2448W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.0 IN GEN DEPTH 74.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. LENGTH 64.3MTRS, WIDTH 10.6MTRS, HT 8.4MTRS. LIES 034/214 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. (INFOMAR CV 12_02, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 23.8.12). NCA. 10.9.12 10.9.12 LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 66.0MTRS. (K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITURE IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 31.8.12). BR STD. 8.2.13 8.2.13 LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 9.55MTRS. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012).

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOTEBORG, EX-UNO. BUILT IN 1890 BY AA WILTON VAN REEDE, PAPENDRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S RASK (SIGVALD RISNAGER). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORK FOR NEWPORT. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER ABANDONED AND SANK. 7 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, SMALL SCOUR AT BOW

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FAQ

Where is the RASK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.142 N,6 11.245 W.

How deep is the RASK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.142 N,6 11.245 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RASK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RASK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the RASK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RASK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RASK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the RASK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RASK (POSSIBLY)?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 632 tons.

What type of wreck is the RASK (POSSIBLY)?

The RASK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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