Rona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 38.65 N,3 48.119 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.644167
  • Longitude: -3.801983
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RONA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2021

Surveying Details

H3060/79 6.10.81 INVERGORDON LIFEBOAT LOST SIGHT OF RONA IN 573700N, 035100W, WHERE IT IS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL 30.9.81). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2503/81. H1310/84/40 14.11.84 DIVED IN 573840N, 034802W USNG DECCA. LIES IN SCOUR IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. HULL EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED BY FIRE, BUT REMAINS INTACT AND STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. MASTS STAND ABOUT 18MTRS HIGH. (B GRIEG). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3279/84. SEP 2020/000300180 12.1.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, MAST STAND 18MTRS HIGH

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FAQ

Where is the RONA wreck located?

The RONA wreck is located at coordinates 57 38.65 N,3 48.119 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RONA?

The seabed around the RONA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the RONA sink?

The RONA sank on Sep 29, 1981.

When was the wreck of the RONA discovered?

The wreck of the RONA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the RONA belong to?

The RONA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RONA?

The RONA had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the RONA?

The RONA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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