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Maritime record TR 23 NW 151 - Raa (possibly)
Summary
Possible remains of 1927 wreck of Norwegian cargo vessel, located approximately 3 miles south of Folkestone. If the RAA, she was a steamer, built of steel, which foundered following a collision en route from Cardiff for Rotterdam with coal.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2404 2995 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR22NW |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Vessel was struck amidships in dense fog and almost cut in two by the Spanish SS GORDEJVELA, 1,915 tons. Date of Loss Qualifier: A Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index: LCR.1927 p7(f); KCT.14.02.1927(R); MOD(N).Hyd.Wk.No.012315138
<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6340 Bibliographic reference: United Kingdom shipwreck index. Page Nos. N/a.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 21 2016 5:21PM