Royal Archer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Royal archer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 6.445 N,3 0.171 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.107417
  • Longitude: -3.002850
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL ARCHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,026.0,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details WRECK REPORTED MINED 048DEGS, 6.7M FROM INCHKEITH ISLAND. LATER, REPORTED 044.5DEGS, 6M FROM INCHKEITH LTHO OR, 560618N 030030W. WRECK TO BE DISPERSED. WRECK REPORTED IN 560600N, 025500W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, WWII B&FMSL). NCA. H255/40 1.3.40 WRECK IN 560626N, 025956W. (ADMIRALTY). - PNM 553/40. H255/40 30.5.40 DW IN 560626N, 025956W WITH G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.W 10S CLOSE NW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1342/40 & FNM 1343/40. H255/40 19.12.41 AMEND LT BUOY TO G CAN BUOY. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 3020/41. H255/40 7.2.46 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.W 10S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 459/46. H255/40 11.8.50 AMEND TO WK 8FMS [14.6MTRS] IN 560626N, 025956W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1578/50. H2618/60 29.7.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 9FMS 2FT. NFS. (HMS SCOTT, REPORT 1959). NCA. 22.12.69 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK BY D NEWLANDS TO MIN. OF TRANSPORT. (WAR RISKS OFFICE). H454/67 30.6.71 SALVAGE OPS REPORTED WITH DIVERS DURING SUMMER 1971. (FORTH PORTS AUTHORITY). - NM 1014T/71. H1310/82/32 13.10.82 WK REPORTED DIVED ON 26.9.82 JUST W OF CHARTED POSN. PARTS SEEN STAND 3-4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTHS 27MTRS (2.5HRS AFTER HW). SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. (W MURNEY). H1310/83/34 6.1.84 LIES IN 560622N, 030005W USING DECCA. (E MURNEY, 29.12.83). NCA. HH264/410/01 21.8.95 WK 14.4MTRS SHOWN IN 560627N, 030005W ON KIRKCALDY SURVEY [M2069/1]. (HMS FOX, 1986-87). NE 734. 3.2.99 WK BROKEN IN LARGE SECTIONS THAT RISE 3-4MTRS. STERN IS MOST INTACT PART. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'99). 25.3.13 [WGD] POSN: 5606.445N, 0300.171W.
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SCOTT & CO, GREENOCK. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. STURCK MINE LAID BY U-21. LATER DISPERSED. HEAVILY SALVAGED IN 1971. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL ARCHER wreck located?

The ROYAL ARCHER wreck is located at coordinates 56 6.445 N,3 0.171 W.

How deep is the ROYAL ARCHER and where exactly is it located?

The ROYAL ARCHER lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 56 6.445 N,3 0.171 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL ARCHER?

The seabed around the ROYAL ARCHER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL ARCHER sink?

The ROYAL ARCHER sank on Feb 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL ARCHER discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL ARCHER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROYAL ARCHER belong to?

The ROYAL ARCHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROYAL ARCHER carrying?

The ROYAL ARCHER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL ARCHER?

The ROYAL ARCHER had a tonnage of 2266 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL ARCHER?

The ROYAL ARCHER is classified as a steam ship.

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