Roumanie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Roumanie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 34 N,9 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.566667
  • Longitude: -9.200000
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROUMANIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS BETWEEN FAEROES & BUTT OF LEWIS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14). NCA. 12.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40 M NW OF ST KILDA. (WW1SL). NCA, POSN 583400N, 091200W. TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 3.8.04 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 35M NNW OF ST KILDA. (LLWW1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR CLYDE. CAPTURED AND BOMBED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE BETWEEN FAEROES AND BUTT OF LEWIS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.14).

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FAQ

Where is the ROUMANIE wreck located?

The ROUMANIE wreck is located at coordinates 58 34 N,9 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROUMANIE?

The seabed around the ROUMANIE lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the ROUMANIE sink?

The ROUMANIE sank on Sep 2, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ROUMANIE discovered?

The wreck of the ROUMANIE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ROUMANIE belong to?

The ROUMANIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROUMANIE carrying?

The ROUMANIE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ROUMANIE?

The ROUMANIE had a tonnage of 2599 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROUMANIE?

The ROUMANIE is classified as a steam ship.

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