Roelas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roelas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.816 N,2 59.881 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.396933
  • Longitude: -2.998017
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROELAS
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 61 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 959
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1887
Original Detection Year 1887
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 22.2.1888 CARGO BEING SALVED BY MDHB. DISPERSAL BY BLASTING BY MDHB COMMENCED 22.2.1888 & COMPLETED 31.3.1888. DEPTH 32FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). INS AS WK 5FMS 2FT. BA 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 9.3MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). NOW BURIED. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-HUELVA '75, EX-MURILLO '66. BUILT IN 1866 BY JOHN ELDER CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M SAENZ & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CADIZ FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH LIVERPOOL REGISTERED SS CASCAPEIDA. CARGO RECOVERED AND WK DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROELAS wreck located?

The ROELAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.816 N,2 59.881 W.

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

The ROELAS lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.816 N,2 59.881 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROELAS?

The seabed around the ROELAS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ROELAS sink?

The ROELAS sank on Dec 23, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ROELAS discovered?

The wreck of the ROELAS was discovered in 1887.

What country did the ROELAS belong to?

The ROELAS belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ROELAS carrying?

The ROELAS was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ROELAS?

The ROELAS had a tonnage of 959 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROELAS?

The ROELAS is classified as a steam ship.

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