Rontegui Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rontegui Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.857 N,2 32.915 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.530950
  • Longitude: -2.548583
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RONTEGUI
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wine,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1880
Original Detection Year 1880
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

13.2.70 PETITE ROCK CANNOT BE LOCATED ON CHART OR IN SD. POSN 493200N, 023300W IS N OF GUERNSEY. H3635/71 3.9.79 LOCAL DIVERS SUGGEST SHE LIES IN SHALLOW WATER ON ROQUE AU NORD. (M G SHEAN. SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). H1271/78 23.4.80 DW PA SHOWN IN 493155N, 023250W ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. - NM 969/80. H1271/86 29.9.88 SHOWN AS USC 28MTRS IN FRENCH RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 5.2.01 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 807 [JULY 1999 EDN]. [WGD] POSN: 4931.857N, 0232.915W.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ORAN FOR DUNKIRK. REPD TO HAVE STRUCK 'PETITE ROCK' ON N SIDE OF GUERNSEY & FOUNDERED NEARBY IN DEEP WATER. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the RONTEGUI wreck located?

The RONTEGUI wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.857 N,2 32.915 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RONTEGUI?

The seabed around the RONTEGUI lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the RONTEGUI sink?

The RONTEGUI sank on Mar 16, 1880.

When was the wreck of the RONTEGUI discovered?

The wreck of the RONTEGUI was discovered in 1880.

What country did the RONTEGUI belong to?

The RONTEGUI belonged to FR.

What cargo was the RONTEGUI carrying?

The RONTEGUI was carrying wine,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the RONTEGUI?

The RONTEGUI had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the RONTEGUI?

The RONTEGUI is classified as a steam ship.

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