Roro Dania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Roro dania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 2.94 N,20 48.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.049000
  • Longitude: 20.807667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name RORO DANIA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 557
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5994/83 10.11.86 STRANDED ON KAVALA SHOAL, SOUTH-EAST CEPHALONIA. ENGINE ROOM BURNT OUT & TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.266). ?KAKOVA SHOAL. NCA YET. H5994/83 24.11.87 REFLOATED 14.10.86. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.266). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1972 BY ANKERLOKKEN VERFT GLOMMEN A/S, FREDERIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSOM SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BAIA, ITALY FOR PIRAEUS. STRANDED FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM, TOTALLY BURNED OUT. REFLOATED & DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. REPAIRED MAY 1987 & RETURNED TO SERVICE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 2.94 N,20 48.46 E
Roro Dania on Wreck Map Roro Dania Wreck on Google Map

More Roll Onroll Off Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the RORO DANIA wreck located?

The RORO DANIA wreck is located at coordinates 38 2.94 N,20 48.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RORO DANIA?

The seabed around the RORO DANIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RORO DANIA sink?

The RORO DANIA sank on Oct 11, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RORO DANIA discovered?

The wreck of the RORO DANIA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RORO DANIA belong to?

The RORO DANIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the RORO DANIA carrying?

The RORO DANIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RORO DANIA?

The RORO DANIA had a tonnage of 557 tons.

What type of wreck is the RORO DANIA?

The RORO DANIA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

Back to Wrecks