Roda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Roda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 59.783 N,5 42.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.996383
  • Longitude: 5.703617
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RODA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 6870
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source other
Surveying Details H714/42 17.2.42 WK, LEAST DEPTH 10FMS, IN 585947N, 054213E, OR 105DEGS, 6.3C FROM VARNES LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 366/42. H714/42 24.5.55 DELETE. (NORWEGIAN NM 997/55). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 997/55.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT WITH OIL ENGINES OF 1,316 N.H.P. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. SUNK IN NAVAL ACTION AT STAVANGER DURING INVASION OF NORWAY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RODA wreck located?

The RODA wreck is located at coordinates 58 59.783 N,5 42.217 E.

How deep is the RODA and where exactly is it located?

The RODA lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 59.783 N,5 42.217 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RODA?

The seabed around the RODA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the RODA sink?

The RODA sank on Apr 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RODA discovered?

The wreck of the RODA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RODA belong to?

The RODA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the RODA?

The RODA had a tonnage of 6870 tons.

What type of wreck is the RODA?

The RODA is classified as a steam ship.

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