Rokos Vergottis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rokos vergottis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.798 N,2 12.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.879967
  • Longitude: 2.200833
Wreck Depth 8.09 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROKOS VERGOTTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 203
Tonnage 6500
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04440/41 6.10.60 BACK BROKEN, FUNNEL MISSING, FOREMOST MAIN MAST & TOP OF AFTER SAMSON POSTS VISIBLE 1.5M E OF 55B BUOY. (FOIC YARMOUTH 7.1.42). H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR & E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 27.7.94 IN 525248.00N, 021208.10E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 6.5, FOUL 6.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.0 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 106/340 DEGS. BROKEN UP WITH LONG, SHADOW WHICH SUGGESTS A MAST. SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 4277/94. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5252.798N, 0212.050E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 203 DEGS. NOT MUCH LEFT OF THIS WRECK OTHER THAN A CLUSTER OF OBJECTS THAT APPEARS TO BE BOILERS AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE BLOCK. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF HARWICH THEN GROUNDED WHILST IN TOW.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ROKOS VERGOTTIS wreck located?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.798 N,2 12.05 E.

How deep is the ROKOS VERGOTTIS and where exactly is it located?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS lies at a depth of about 8.09 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.798 N,2 12.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROKOS VERGOTTIS?

The seabed around the ROKOS VERGOTTIS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ROKOS VERGOTTIS sink?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS sank on Dec 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROKOS VERGOTTIS discovered?

The wreck of the ROKOS VERGOTTIS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROKOS VERGOTTIS belong to?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ROKOS VERGOTTIS?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS had a tonnage of 6500 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROKOS VERGOTTIS?

The ROKOS VERGOTTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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