Romsdalen (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romsdalen (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.521 N,2 44.819 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.308683
  • Longitude: -2.746983
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 101
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 106
Tonnage 2548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field 0011.0,180
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H7800/68 6.3.69 H7800/68 6.3.69 WK, PROBABLY HM TRAWLER LORD STAMP, LOCATED BY ASDIC IN 501924N, 024712W. LENGTH 120 FEET, WIDTH 30 FEET. LIES IN 30 FMS ORIENTATED 140/320DEGS. GAVE VERY GOOD SONAR RETURN. (HMS PELLEW). DECCA POSN QUOTED PLOTS IN 501830N, 024442E. INS AS NDW. - FNM 27/69. 7.3.73 7.3.73 INS AS USC 28MTRS. NC 2519. 11.8.78 11.8.78 AMENDED TO USC 34MTRS. NE 2454. HH100/351/13 10.10.97 HH100/351/13 10.10.97 DIVED IN 501824N, 024448W [OGB] USING DECCA. A LARGE, UPRRIGHT WK, BROKEN DOWN IN THE CENTRE WITH A HIGH STERN. PROPELLER AND RUDDER INTACT. BOW BROKEN AND IN TWO PIECES. PROBABLY FOUR HOLDS, ALL FULL WITH PATENT FUEL COAL BLOCKS. PROBABLY 'ROMSDALEN'. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 27.7.03 IN 5018.521N, 0244.819W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.9 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 106/286 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY TOWARDS 286 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 11MTRS SOUTH. UPRIGHT, VERY BROKEN AT W (?BOW) END. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 45MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G B HARLAND & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR CALAIS. TORPEDOED BY U84. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN DOWN IN CENTRE, ?4 HOLDS, BOWS ?NWN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.521 N,2 44.819 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.521 N,2 44.819 W.

How deep is the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.521 N,2 44.819 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2548 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)?

The ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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