Roy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 59.614 N,1 51.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.993567
  • Longitude: 1.852367
Wreck Depth 22.39 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROY
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 82.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 9.3
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.25
Orientation 199
Tonnage 1768
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 070.0,031.0,005.0,293
Debris Field 10MTRS LONG, TOWARDS 270 DEGS
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H03536/41 5.12.41 SUNK IN 525940N, 015111E. MAST SHOWS 6FT ABOVE MLWS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 13.10.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2883/41. H03536/41 18.5.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1046/44. H03536/41 2.6.50 SWEPT USING OROPESA FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 49FT. ONLY SMALL TRACES OF WK SEEN ON E/S IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. SCOUR DEPTH 120FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 12.5.50). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1045/50. 14.3.77 AMEND TO WK 14.7MTRS. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.7MTRS. NC 106. HH090/524/01 3.1.92 EXAM'D 10.7.91 IN 525935N, 015115.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.8, FOUL AT 23.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2 IN GEN DEPTH 23.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.2MTR. IN VERY BROKEN CONDITION. LIES APPROX N/S COVERING AREA 45 X 12MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 21.5.20 EXAM'D 22.02.19; IN 5259.614N, 0151.142E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 9.3MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.25MTRS, ORIENTATION 019/199 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, 5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 293 DEGS. WRECK MOSTLY BROKEN APART WITH A SMALL SECTION OF HULL VISIBLE. FOUR SMALLER OBJECTS VISIBLE TO THE EAST OF THE MAIN SECTION.(MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 59.614 N,1 51.142 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROY wreck located?

The ROY wreck is located at coordinates 52 59.614 N,1 51.142 E.

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

The ROY lies at a depth of about 22.39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 59.614 N,1 51.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROY?

The seabed around the ROY lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ROY sink?

The ROY sank on Oct 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROY discovered?

The wreck of the ROY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROY belong to?

The ROY belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ROY carrying?

The ROY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROY?

The ROY had a tonnage of 1768 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROY?

The ROY is classified as a steam ship.

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