Ravenscraig (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ravenscraig (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.751 N,1 40.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.912517
  • Longitude: 1.668333
Wreck Depth 19.3 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 178
Tonnage 330
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1932
Bottom Texture 6/1,4
Scour Dimensions 300.0,,002.0,208.0
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 3-4M NE OF SUNK LTV. (TH, L3002/32). NCA, POSN 515400N, 013848E FOR FILING ONLY. H4139/76 31.12.76 WK EXAM'D 17.9.76 IN 515444N, 014011E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16, FOUL AT 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 24.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 24.6MTRS. LIES NE/SW IN TWO PARTS, EACH APPROX 60 X 15MTRS, AND LYING 10MTRS APART. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 24.7.95 IN 515444.74N, 014006.05E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.1, FOUL 17.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 174/354 DEGS. PRONOUNCED MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPPRIGHT. PROBABLY NETTED OR BUOYED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5154.751N, 0140.100E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358. SCOUR LENGTH 330MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 208DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK MOSTLY INTACT, SITS UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE NOT IDENTIFIABLE BUT SOME DEBRIS ON DECK LEVEL PRESENT. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY DUNDEE SHIPBUILDERS DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KIRCALDY SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT PASSAGE KEADBY FOR CHATHAM. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS BARON POLSWORTH, 3-4M NE OF SUNK LTV. (SIBI & TH).

General Comments

Wk mostly intact

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FAQ

Where is the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.751 N,1 40.1 E.

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

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.751 N,1 40.1 E.

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

The seabed around the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 18, 1932.

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

The wreck of the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1932.

What country did the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY)?

The RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 330 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVENSCRAIG (POSSIBLY)?

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

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