Roam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Roam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.534 N,1 34.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.358900
  • Longitude: 1.573250
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 129
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,oil,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details FOUNDERED APPROX 3M N BY W OF NORTH GOODWIN LTV. (TH NM ISSUED). POSN LATER STATED TO BE 2M NORTHWARD OF NORTH GOODWIN LTV. NCA. POSN 512130N, 013430E FOR FILING ONLY. 7.12.26 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. (TH, 6.12.26). H7134/26 13.4.59 NOTHING FURTHER TO ADD. H2538/79 5.4.79 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED APPROX 3M N BY W OF NORTH GOODWIN LTV. (TH). FOUNDERED OFF NORTH FORELAND, BETWEEN ELBOW BUOY & THE GOODWINS. EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO BRUGES. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ROAM wreck located?

The ROAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.534 N,1 34.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROAM?

The seabed around the ROAM lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROAM sink?

The ROAM sank on Oct 28, 1926.

When was the wreck of the ROAM discovered?

The wreck of the ROAM was discovered in 1926.

What country did the ROAM belong to?

The ROAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROAM carrying?

The ROAM was carrying coal,oil,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ROAM?

The ROAM had a tonnage of 129 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROAM?

The ROAM is classified as a steam ship.

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