Rasona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rasona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.226 N,5 9.164 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.703767
  • Longitude: -5.152733
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RASONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 952
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.1.92 STRUCK ROCKS W OF DALE POINT, CLOSE TO ST ANN'S HEAD. LATER BROKE UP. (SEA BREEZES, VOL.66, NO.554). NCA, POSN 514212N, 050506W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

RAN ONTO ROCKS IN DENSE FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE TO BURRY PORT. (SEA BREEZES, VOL.66 NO.544). VESSEL, BUILT 1896, BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD., LEITH. 3CYL TRIP EXP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T. COWAN, GRANGEMOUTH. ON PASSAGE FROM DUBLIN FOR BURRY PORT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RASONA wreck located?

The RASONA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.226 N,5 9.164 W.

When did the RASONA sink?

The RASONA sank on Feb 20, 1897.

When was the wreck of the RASONA discovered?

The wreck of the RASONA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the RASONA belong to?

The RASONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RASONA carrying?

The RASONA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RASONA?

The RASONA had a tonnage of 952 tons.

What type of wreck is the RASONA?

The RASONA is classified as a steam ship.

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