Roxanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Roxanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.373 N,1 44.862 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.522883
  • Longitude: 1.747700
Wreck Depth 5.32 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROXANNA
Type yacht
Sonar Length 11.7
Sonar Width 4.3
Shadow Height 0.58
Orientation 61
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Roxanna is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of East Anglia in the North Sea near England at coordinates 52 31.373 N, 1 44.862 E. Originally sinking in 1971 and repeatedly missed by subsequent searches, the wreck was successfully located and examined in November 2017. The site exists as a debris field with a 25-meter radius, featuring a least multibeam depth of 5.32 meters in a general depth of 6 meters. Structural dimensions of the wreckage include a height of 0.58 meters, a length of 11.7 meters, and a width of 4.3 meters, oriented at 061 and 241 degrees.

Surveying Details

13.8.71 SANK IN 513118N, 014500E APPROX. (LL). H4403/71 8.11.73 NOT FOUND. (SOISS). HH090/848/01 26.5.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 848). SEP 2017/000186964 18.11.2017 EXAM'D 18.11.17; LOCATED IN 5231.373N, 0144.862E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. WK HEIGHT 0.58, LENGTH 11.7, WIDTH 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 061/241 DEGS. EXISTS AS DEBRIS FIELD WITH RADIUS OF 25MTRS [EGS, HI 1545]. AMEND DW 5.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SEEN BURNING APPROX 3M STH OF GORLESTON CG LOOK-OUT. LATER HOLED WHILST GROUNDING ON BEACH BELOW CORTON CLIFFS. SANK CLOSE INSHORE. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

MOUNDS/ PINNACLES/ LINEAR DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the ROXANNA wreck located?

The ROXANNA wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.373 N,1 44.862 E.

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

The ROXANNA lies at a depth of about 5.32 meters and is located at coordinates 52 31.373 N,1 44.862 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROXANNA?

The seabed around the ROXANNA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ROXANNA sink?

The ROXANNA sank on Jul 25, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ROXANNA discovered?

The wreck of the ROXANNA was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the ROXANNA?

The ROXANNA is classified as a yacht.

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