Ratingen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ratingen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 50.1 N,12 10.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.835000
  • Longitude: 12.168333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name RATINGEN
Type coaster
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1196/67 23.5.77 REPORTED STRANDED IN 5450.1N, 1210.1E APPROX, ABOUT 100MTRS ENE OF HESTEHOVEN LT. (DANISH TNM 628/77) 27.5.77 SALVAGE OF CARGO ABANDONED AFTER ABOUT 80TONS OF COAL REMOVED, AS STRANDED IN A ROCKY AREA AND VESSEL'S BOTTOM WAS BADLY DAMAGED. VESSEL WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED BY ORDER OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. (LL, 27.5.77) H1196/67 12.12.77 STILL REPORTED IN SAME POSN. (DANISH NM 1770/77) NCA. H1196/67 4.10.78 WK REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1330/78) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE BREMERHAVEN TO SZEZECIN. STRANDED NEAR STUBBEKOBING, FALSTER ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.228)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 50.1 N,12 10.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the RATINGEN wreck located?

The RATINGEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.1 N,12 10.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RATINGEN?

The seabed around the RATINGEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RATINGEN sink?

The RATINGEN sank on Mar 24, 1977.

When was the wreck of the RATINGEN discovered?

The wreck of the RATINGEN was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the RATINGEN carrying?

The RATINGEN was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the RATINGEN?

The RATINGEN is classified as a coaster.