Radaas (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Radaas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.241 N,3 4.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.570683
  • Longitude: -3.081383
Wreck Depth 22.76 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RADAAS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 95.5
Sonar Width 35.7
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2524
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6440/17 19.11.17 2 MASTS SHOWING 12FT ABOVE LOW WATER IN 503420N, 030418W, MARKED BY BUOYS 100YDS SOUTH OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). FNM 701/17. H7476/17 20.2.18 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL], 2 MASTS SHOWING 12FT, IN 503412N, 030418W, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 273/18. H6864/19 16.9.19 DEPTH OVER WK 54FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. POSN CG BEER HEAD 355DEGS, 7.5M. (TRINITY HOUSE). AMEND TO WK 9FMS IN 503412N, 030448W & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1601/19. H3971/52 8.10.52 WK IN 503412N, 030448W [OGB] USING HSA. WIRE DRIFT SWEEP S.M.LS 322 & 324. CLEAR AT 11FMS, FOUL AT 12FMS IN GEN DEPTH 15FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 13FMS. SEABED SAND & SHELL OVER CHALK. VERY GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, 14.12.52). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK SW 19.7MTRS. NC 3315. H5413/60 19.1.65 GREATLY BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED OVER A LARGE AREA. LITTLE HOPE OF IDENTIFICATION. (BSAC, TORQUAY BRANCH, 17.11.64). NCA. 22.4.70 HIGHEST POINT ABOUT 12FT, THAT BEING THE ENGINE. GOOD WK FOR MARINE LIFE. (VISIT TO DEPT ON 22.4.70 BY MR RUNDTREE, SUB-AQUA DIVER). NCA. H5982/82 9.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 503413N, 030450W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 20.11.84 EXAM'D 18.6.84 IN 503413N, 030450W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.7, FOUL AT 20.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. DEBRIS COVERS AREA 70 X 25MTRS AND LIES 115/295 DEGS, APPROX. HIGHEST POINT IS AT W END. THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE THE 'RADAAS'. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5034.251N, 0304.908W. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 9.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.76MTRS IN 5034.241N, 0304.883W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 29MTRS. LENGTH 95.5MTRS, WIDTH 35.7MTRS, HEIGHT 6.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-ETHOT ROMANOS. EX-MARSTONMOOR. BUILT IN 1890 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPS SELSK. PRIMULA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 234 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. (DODS, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the RADAAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.241 N,3 4.883 W.

How deep is the RADAAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 22.76 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.241 N,3 4.883 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RADAAS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RADAAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the RADAAS (PROBABLY) sink?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RADAAS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RADAAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RADAAS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the RADAAS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RADAAS (PROBABLY)?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2524 tons.

What type of wreck is the RADAAS (PROBABLY)?

The RADAAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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