Ravensbourne (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ravensbourne (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.82 N,1 14.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.930333
  • Longitude: -1.243050
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 30.2
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1226
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 8 MILES SE FROM THE TYNE. (WW1SL). H5667/52 9.9.52 INS AS NDW. NC 1191. H02694/41 16.11.59 WK LOCATED IN 545554N, 011433W. SWEPT BY OROPESA - CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 136 IN GEN DEPTH 144FT. (SHARPSHOOTER, 13.10.49). [POSSIBLY THE RAVENSBOURNE] 8.6.72 AMENDED TO WK 22FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 41MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 40MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 EXAM'D 18.7.98 IN 545548.9N, 011434.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42-43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT WK WITH APPARENT COSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE S END. TRAWL SCAR OR CABLE EXTENDS 200MTRS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. NOT SWEPT AS THE WK IS NETTED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5455.850N, 0114.583W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 30.2MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP, 2 MAIN SECTIONS. PROBABLY NETTED. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY CAMBLETOWN SB CO, CAMBLETOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH METROPOLITAN GAS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LONDON. MINED. 3 MEN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, 2 MAIN SECTIONS. PROBABLY NETTED.

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FAQ

Where is the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.82 N,1 14.583 W.

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

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.82 N,1 14.583 W.

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

The seabed around the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 31, 1917.

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

The wreck of the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY)?

The RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1226 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVENSBOURNE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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