Roway Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Roway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.104 N,1 2.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.768400
  • Longitude: -1.037733
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROWAY
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 29.3
Sonar Width 6.2
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 130
Tonnage 110
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER LT BN, FL(2) 5 SEC, 'ROWAY WK'
Surveying Details H1199/67 19.5.67 ST IN 504605N, 010200E, MARKED BY G SPH BUOY CLOSE SE. (UK NAV 198/67 & LL). - NM 1015/67. 15.4.70 SALVAGE TO COMMENCE JULY 1970. (LL, 11.4.70). NCA. H2895/70 7.5.70 DANGEROUS WRECK WITH MAST, HEIGHT 10FT [3MTRS], MARKED BY G SPH BUOY 150FT S. (SCES, ROS DTD 16.4.70 & SURVEY [K5827]). BR STD. H3409/70 12.6.70 DIVED ON. NOW LISTED TO PORT ABOUT 10DEGS TO VERTICAL. MAST HAS DROPPED & NO LONGER SHOWS ABOVE WATER. TWO DAVITS SHOW AT LOW WATER. HULL INTACT. IRON PROPELLER STILL INTACT. THE OPEN HOLD IS ABOUT QUARTER TO HALF FULL OF SAND. (J BEVAN, BSAC, 11.6.70). H4585/76 27.10.76 REPORTED MAST NO LONGER SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (CAPT BRIGGS). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2063/76. H2555/74 19.5.78 DEMOLITION WORK BY RN DEMOLITION TEAM TOOK PLACE 11.5.78. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 15/78). NCA YET. H2555/74 11.10.78 TO BE MARKED BY AN ISOLATED DANGER LT BN, GPFL(2)5S, CLOSE ALONGSIDE. (QHM PORTSMOUTH LTR BA 136/27A, DTD 8.9.78). NCA YET. H4585/76 11.5.79 PILE NOW SHOWING TWO BLACK SPH TOPMARKS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 30/79). AMEND TO DW WITH ISOLATED DANGER LT BN, GPFL(2)5S. BR STD. H2071/82 17.3.86 EXAM'D 26.11.84 IN 564605N, 010211W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. AWASH [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 28MTRS, LYING UPRIGHT. HEADING 320/140DEGS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 142). NCA HH232/352/01 7.6.90 WK PILE DAMAGED. TOPMARK AND LIGHT MISSING. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 42/90). NCA. 18.6.90 LIGHT REPAIRED AND TOPMARK BEING REPLACED. (PO COLLYER, TELECON). NFA. 16.10.08 [EUT] POSN: 5046.118N, 0102.271W. NE 3418. 18.10.13 EXAM'D 6.7.13 IN 5046.104N, 0102.264W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 0.49 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29.3MTRS, WIDTH 6.2MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, INTACT WITH MIDSHIPS AREA COLLAPSED TO SEABED. HIGH POINT IS THE BOW. AMEND ST DRIES 0.5MTR IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A FREAK WAVE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, CENTRE COLLAPSED, BOWS SE, BOW DRIES

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FAQ

Where is the ROWAY wreck located?

The ROWAY wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.104 N,1 2.264 W.

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

The ROWAY lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.104 N,1 2.264 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROWAY?

The seabed around the ROWAY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ROWAY sink?

The ROWAY sank on May 3, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ROWAY discovered?

The wreck of the ROWAY was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ROWAY belong to?

The ROWAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROWAY carrying?

The ROWAY was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ROWAY?

The ROWAY had a tonnage of 110 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROWAY?

The ROWAY is classified as a dredger.

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