Hms Roedean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hms roedean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.809550
  • Longitude: -3.163817
Wreck Depth 8.58 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ROEDEAN
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 94
Tonnage 1094
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H393/15 21.1.15 POSN 303DEGS, 6.3C FROM HACKNESS MARTELLS TOWER, BOTH MASTS SHOWING & FIXED WHITE LT EXHIBITED FROM FOREMAST, MARKED BY LT BUOY. FL.G.6S 305DEGS, 6.25C FROM TOWER. H3087/15 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 584836N, 030948W. - FNM 27/15. H66/16 5.1.16 WK HAS NOW DEPTH OF 3.5FMS OVER. SUNK AT LONGHOPE. (WW1SL). H3337/19 23.4.19 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3.5FMS. (REAR ADMIRAL COMMANDING ORKNEYS & SHETLAND). AMEND TO WK 3.5FMS & INS LT BUOY. - NM 1376/19. H1965/20 15.3.20 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD). - NM 575/20. H6909/23 9.10.23 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1281/41 10.4.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 2.5FMS, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (HM SHIP). - NM 810/41 & FNM 812/41. H1281/41 24.9.57 TWO BOAT SWEEP. MAIN PART OF AREA CLEARED AT 5FMS, FOUL AT 5FMS 1FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 5FMS 1FT. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 11.7.57). - NM 2228/57. H7591/53 14.4.58 BUOY REMOVED. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD NM 5/58). - NM 704/58. 8.12.77 AMEND TO SW 8.8MTRS. NC 35. H1310/82 1.11.82 ALTHOUGH BROKEN IN PLACES, PARTS ARE RECOGNISABLE - IN PARTICULAR THE STBD SIDE, BOILERS, AND TIMBER DECKING. A THICK COVERING OF SILT QUICKLY OBSCURES U/WATER VISION. (B. WINFIELD, 25.10.82). NCA. 5.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5848.572N, 0309.831W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.62MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 02.04.25 WRECK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5-48.573N,00309.829W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4]MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND DW 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSTION.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

2.10.1914 EX-ROEBUCK II. BUILT IN 1897 BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION AND ARMAMENT COMPANY, BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. REQUISTIONED ON 2.10.1914 AS A MINESWEEPER. TWO BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MINED. REDUCED BY EXPLOSIVES IN 1953 & 1956. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ROEDEAN wreck located?

The HMS ROEDEAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W.

How deep is the HMS ROEDEAN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ROEDEAN lies at a depth of about 8.58 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ROEDEAN?

The seabed around the HMS ROEDEAN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HMS ROEDEAN sink?

The HMS ROEDEAN sank on Jan 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS ROEDEAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ROEDEAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS ROEDEAN belong to?

The HMS ROEDEAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ROEDEAN?

The HMS ROEDEAN had a tonnage of 1094 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ROEDEAN?

The HMS ROEDEAN is classified as a minesweeper.

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