Romantic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romantic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 34 N,5 40.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.566667
  • Longitude: -5.668333
Water Depth 726 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMANTIC
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SINKING POSN 60 MILES S BY E OF SYDERO, FAROES. (WW1SL & GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). GIVES POSN APPROX 603400N, 054000W IN GEN DEPTH 726 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the ROMANTIC wreck located?

The ROMANTIC wreck is located at coordinates 60 34 N,5 40.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMANTIC?

The seabed around the ROMANTIC lies at approximately 726 meters deep.

When did the ROMANTIC sink?

The ROMANTIC sank on Jul 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROMANTIC discovered?

The wreck of the ROMANTIC was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ROMANTIC belong to?

The ROMANTIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROMANTIC?

The ROMANTIC had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMANTIC?

The ROMANTIC is classified as a trawler.

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