Saint Ronaig Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Saint ronaig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.766433
- Longitude: 0.076967
|
| Wreck Depth |
9.84 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAINT RONAIG |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
50.9 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
10.6 |
| Sonar Width |
4.5 |
| Orientation |
100 |
| Tonnage |
509 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 11, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,17,1 |
| Scour Dimensions |
025,,000.5,115 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 8, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H574/40 2.6.40 DW IN 504551N, 000445E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2078/40 & PFNM 1576/40. H574/40 31.5.41 G CON BUOY LAID 237DEGS, 30YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 1263/41 & FNM 2619/41. H574/40 1.10.46 LT GPFL(3)G.10S ESTABLISHED ON BUOY. (TH NM 108/46). - NM 3312/46. H574/40 25.11.46 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 0FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3807/46. H574/40 18.6.47 WK IN POSN 131DEGS, 9.6C FROM NEWHAVEN LT. CLEAR AT 29FT, FOUL AT 31FT. GEN DEPTH 37FT. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 26.3.47). AMENDED TO WK 4.75FMS. - NM 1576/47. H574/40 18.6.47 DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT BUT SUSPENDED OWING TO DAMAGE BEING CAUSED ASHORE. LEAST DEPTH 4.75FMS. (CSO PORTSMOUTH). H574/40 19.3.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP IN 504553N, 000444E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 30FT, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S 35FT IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. WK LIES 334DEGS, 500FT FROM ORIGINAL POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 8.12.50). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 0FT AND DELETE LT BUOY CLOSE SW. - NM 561/51. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9.1MTRS. NC 536. HH090/960/01 3.11.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 960). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 11.08.15 IN 5045.986N, 0004.618E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. LENGTH 10.6MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, SCOUR 25MTRS TOWARDS 115, SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E
Saint Ronaig on Wreck Map
Saint Ronaig Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SAINT RONAIG wreck located?
The SAINT RONAIG wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E.
How deep is the SAINT RONAIG and where exactly is it located?
The SAINT RONAIG lies at a depth of about 9.84 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.986 N,0 4.618 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SAINT RONAIG?
The seabed around the SAINT RONAIG lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the SAINT RONAIG sink?
The SAINT RONAIG sank on Jun 11, 1940.
When was the wreck of the SAINT RONAIG discovered?
The wreck of the SAINT RONAIG was discovered in 1940.
What country did the SAINT RONAIG belong to?
The SAINT RONAIG belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the SAINT RONAIG?
The SAINT RONAIG had a tonnage of 509 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAINT RONAIG?
The SAINT RONAIG is classified as a motor vessel.