Ranga

Cargo Ship in Ireland, dating from 1982

Newly built Spanish containership en route from Vigo to Reykjavik on maiden voyage in ballast. Vessel suffered engine failed and sought shelter in the Blasket Sound but dragged its anchors and was driven ashore on the south side of Dunmore Head and became a total wreck. Crew rescued by an RAF helicopter. ----------------------------

Type:
Cargo Ship

Period:
1982

Coordinates:
52.11°N, 10.47°W

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