Rona Or Arona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rona or arona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.113 N,9 13.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.468550
  • Longitude: -9.224383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RONA OR ARONA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1893
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Surveying Details

HH100/351/01 21.11.89 REMAINS OF LARGE SAILING VESSEL LIES ON NORTHERNMOST ROCK OF THE STAGS ROCKS. IDENTIFIED AS THE 'RONA' FROM BRASS PLATE IN THE CENTRE OF THE HELM. (S M KENT, 26.9.89). POSN 512805N, 091326W [OSI]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1867 IN GLASGOW. OWED ATIME OF LOSS BY E A CLIFF, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE MONTEGO BAY FOR LIVERPOOL. GROUNDED IN FOG AND BROKE UP. SOME CARGO RECOVERED. CREW SAVED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, SII).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the RONA OR ARONA wreck located?

The RONA OR ARONA wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.113 N,9 13.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RONA OR ARONA?

The seabed around the RONA OR ARONA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RONA OR ARONA sink?

The RONA OR ARONA sank on Oct 14, 1893.

When was the wreck of the RONA OR ARONA discovered?

The wreck of the RONA OR ARONA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the RONA OR ARONA belong to?

The RONA OR ARONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RONA OR ARONA carrying?

The RONA OR ARONA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: liquid.

What type of wreck is the RONA OR ARONA?

The RONA OR ARONA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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