Hms Romney (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms romney (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.825 N,6 23.919 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.863750
  • Longitude: -6.398650
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.9 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 683
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1707
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1291/77 2.9.77 H1291/77 2.9.77 SCATTERED WKGE LOCATED BETWEEN 19.6.77 AND 1.7.77 DURING SEARCH FOR REMAINING UNDISCOVERED WRECKS OF SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVELL'S FLEET: THE 'ROMNEY' AND THE 'FIREBRAND'. NUMEROUS ARTIFACTS, INCLUDING 15 LARGE CANNON [2.7MTRS LONG], 16-18 SMALL CANNON [0.8MTRS LONG], CONCRETED CANNON BALLS, BAR AND GRAPE SHOT, LEAD SOUNDING WEIGHT AND NUMEROUS BALLAST WEIGHTS. MOST WERE FOUND BETWEEN DAISY AND PEDNATHISE HEAD WITHIN A RADIUS OF 300MTRS OF POSN 495148N, 062404W [OGB]. COULD ALSO BE THE REMAINS OF 'ROYAL OAK' [1665], LARGE VESSEL SUNK IN 1679, LARGE VESSEL SUNK 1750, OR FRENCH FRIGATE OF 36 GUNS [1780]. (LT CDR G N GREENER, 771/12/1 17.8.77). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/21 29.7.04 HH100/351/21 29.7.04 BLACK ROCK CANNON SITE LOCATED IN 4951.825N, 0623.919W [WGD] USING DGPS & MAGNETOMETER. DESCRIBED AS LOTS OF CANNON SCATTERED DOWN THE SIDE OF A DEEP REEF, UP AGAINST A SQUARE ROCK. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.7.04) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1694 BY JOHNSON, BLACKWALL, RIVER THAMES. PASSAGE GIBRALTAR FOR PORTSMOUTH. RAN AGROUND ON WESTERN ROCKS AND WAS WRECKED. ONLY 1 SURVIVOR, 289 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.825 N,6 23.919 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 22, 1707.

When was the wreck of the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 683 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ROMNEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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