Royal Scott Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Royal scott Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.614 N,0 52.899 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510233
  • Longitude: 0.881650
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL SCOTT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3.05
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1444
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02103/41 SANK IN POSN 070 DEG, 5 CABLES FROM 62 BUOY (IN 533315N, 005654E). (C IN C NORE). PLOTS IN 533035N, 005304E. INS AS DW IN 533033N, 005257E (INCLUDES HMS PINTAIL). - NM 1626/41. H02103/41 27.7.48 EXAM'D IN 533035N, 005304E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 48, FOUL AT 55FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 3.7.48). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1663/48. 20.6.75 AMEND TO SW 16.1MTRS. NC 107. H1270/73 3.11.78 WK HEAVILY SILTED. (E KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 23.2.83 IN 533036N, 005304E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS. NOT INTACT. DEBRIS SCATTERED OVER 40 X 30MTR AREA, FROM WHICH GOOD DCS3 RETURNS OBTAINED. ANOTHER AREA OF DEBRIS LIES 260 DEGS, 320MTRS FROM FIRST WK - SCATTERED OVER AREA 100 X 25MTRS. NO DEFINITE SONAR SHADOW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). - NM 3257/83. HH100/351/05 7.7.92 CONFIRMED AS WK OF ROYAL SCOTT. (LINDA O'CARROL, 27.6.92). HH090/579/01 10.2.93 EXAM'D 28.9.92 IN 533035.7N, 005300.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEG IN LOOSE SANDY SEDIMENT. (SEATEAM, HI 579). NCA SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 23.9.20 IN 5330.614N, 0052.899E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19.28MTRS. DEBRIS FIELD; LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 3.05MTRS. NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY CALEDONIAN SB & E CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & EDINBURGH SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 356HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR FEITH. GENERAL CARGO. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL SCOTT wreck located?

The ROYAL SCOTT wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.614 N,0 52.899 E.

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

The ROYAL SCOTT lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.614 N,0 52.899 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL SCOTT?

The seabed around the ROYAL SCOTT lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL SCOTT sink?

The ROYAL SCOTT sank on Jun 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL SCOTT discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL SCOTT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROYAL SCOTT belong to?

The ROYAL SCOTT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROYAL SCOTT carrying?

The ROYAL SCOTT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL SCOTT?

The ROYAL SCOTT had a tonnage of 1444 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL SCOTT?

The ROYAL SCOTT is classified as a steam ship.

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