Royal Sceptre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Royal sceptre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 23 N,14 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.383333
  • Longitude: -14.983333
Water Depth 3400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL SCEPTRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4853
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Royal Sceptre is located at coordinates 46 23 N, 14 59 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. This historical wreck was reported sunk on March 5, 1939, and is officially documented in Admiralty records. The site remains a notable underwater obstruction for maritime navigation in this region of the Atlantic.

Surveying Details

H034/39 5.3.39 H034/39 5.3.39 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 462300N, 145900W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR BELFAST. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-48. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL SCEPTRE wreck located?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE wreck is located at coordinates 46 23 N,14 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL SCEPTRE?

The seabed around the ROYAL SCEPTRE lies at approximately 3400 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL SCEPTRE sink?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE sank on Sep 5, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL SCEPTRE discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL SCEPTRE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ROYAL SCEPTRE belong to?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROYAL SCEPTRE carrying?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL SCEPTRE?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE had a tonnage of 4853 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL SCEPTRE?

The ROYAL SCEPTRE is classified as a steam ship.

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