Rony S Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rony s Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 20 N,16 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.333333
  • Longitude: 16.000000
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RONY S
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 67.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 855
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.5.79 VESSEL TRANSMITTED SOS IN 372000N, 160000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA. 25.5.79 VESSEL SANK 180M W OF PYLOS. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963 BY TAIHEI LOGYO, HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JURA SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA FOR BEIRUT. SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY HER CREW DUE TO LEAKAGE THROUGH CRACKS IN HER HULL. ALL 10 WERE RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RONY S wreck located?

The RONY S wreck is located at coordinates 37 20 N,16 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RONY S?

The seabed around the RONY S lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the RONY S sink?

The RONY S sank on May 24, 1979.

When was the wreck of the RONY S discovered?

The wreck of the RONY S was discovered in 1979.

What country did the RONY S belong to?

The RONY S belonged to CY.

What cargo was the RONY S carrying?

The RONY S was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RONY S?

The RONY S had a tonnage of 855 tons.

What type of wreck is the RONY S?

The RONY S is classified as a motor vessel.

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