Romarin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Romarin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.6 N,0 33.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.743333
  • Longitude: -0.558333
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMARIN
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck Romarin is located at coordinates 49 44.6 N, 0 33.5 W in the English Channel near the coast of France. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the site was previously designated as a non-dangerous wreck and charted with a least depth of 20 to 30 meters. Later French and international charting updates recorded the obstruction as a wreck with a position approximate status before it was officially deleted from official navigation charts following a Brest Notice to Mariners.

Surveying Details

H3937/62 20.3.69 H3937/62 20.3.69 STATED AS NDW. (LL, AUG 68). NCA. 20.11.78 20.11.78 SHOWN AS WK PA, LEAST DEPTH 20-30MTRS, IN 494436N, 003330W ON FRENCH 6614 [1978 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC PA 11FMS [20MTRS] IN 494436N, 003330W. NE 2613. H2745/75 22.7.80 H2745/75 22.7.80 DELETE. (BREST NM 80 25 27). R/P.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH A DUTCH TANKER. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the ROMARIN wreck located?

The ROMARIN wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.6 N,0 33.5 W.

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

The ROMARIN lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.6 N,0 33.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMARIN?

The seabed around the ROMARIN lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ROMARIN sink?

The ROMARIN sank on Aug 4, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ROMARIN discovered?

The wreck of the ROMARIN was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the ROMARIN?

The ROMARIN is classified as a yacht.

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