Romanby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romanby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 25.5 N,17 23.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.425000
  • Longitude: 17.398500
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMANBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4887
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H811/52 11.11.71 SUNK AT NARVIK. (OSLO NM 1/48/52) NCA, POSN 682530N, 172400E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.1.04 STATED TO LIE IN NARVIK HBR, VESSEL WAS SEIZED BY THE GERMANS. GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. UPRIGHT, AND STANDING AT LEAST 12MTRS OFF SEABED. TORPEDO DAMAGE VISIBLE. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'04).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS LOST AT NARVIK, WHEN JETTY IT WAS ALONGSIDE WAS BLOWN UP. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the ROMANBY wreck located?

The ROMANBY wreck is located at coordinates 68 25.5 N,17 23.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMANBY?

The seabed around the ROMANBY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ROMANBY sink?

The ROMANBY sank on Apr 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROMANBY discovered?

The wreck of the ROMANBY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROMANBY belong to?

The ROMANBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROMANBY carrying?

The ROMANBY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ROMANBY?

The ROMANBY had a tonnage of 4887 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMANBY?

The ROMANBY is classified as a steam ship.

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