Ravonia (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ravonia (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.964 N,0 24.949 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.499400
  • Longitude: 0.415817
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVONIA (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 813
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1944
Scour Dimensions 100.0,000.0,000.8,250
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H03798/44 10.11.44 LIES UPRIGHT IN 532954N, 002516E ON HEADING S 30 DEG W. MAST 5FT HIGH VISIBLE. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 26.9.44). - NM 2455/44. H03798/44 16.5.46 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S LAID 070DEGS, 1.5C FROM WK. (TH NM 56/46). - NM 1680/46. H03798/44 30.7.47 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 532954N, 002458E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1947). - NM 2004/47. H03798/44 5.10.48 EXAM'D AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. TWO PARTS LOCATED (A) 532956N, 002457E, CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 36FT. SCOUR 8FT DEEP IN GEN DEPTH 39 TO 43FT. (B) 532942N, 002455E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SO SMLS; HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.6.48). - NM 2058/48. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 11.12.13 IN 5329.964N, 0024.949E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.50 IN GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS TOWARDS 250 DEGS. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 0.6MTR. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, BROKEN WK IN TWO PARTS. LIES ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SCOUR AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). DEBRIS. AMEND WK 11.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR COWES. CAUSE OF LOSS NOT KNOWN. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the RAVONIA (PART) wreck located?

The RAVONIA (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.964 N,0 24.949 E.

How deep is the RAVONIA (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The RAVONIA (PART) lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.964 N,0 24.949 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAVONIA (PART)?

The seabed around the RAVONIA (PART) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the RAVONIA (PART) sink?

The RAVONIA (PART) sank on Sep 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the RAVONIA (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the RAVONIA (PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the RAVONIA (PART) belong to?

The RAVONIA (PART) belonged to BRI.

What was the tonnage of the RAVONIA (PART)?

The RAVONIA (PART) had a tonnage of 813 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVONIA (PART)?

The RAVONIA (PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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