Royana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Royana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.667 N,4 12.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.394450
  • Longitude: 4.212217
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYANA
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers WK BUOY
Surveying Details 10.11.75 SANK IN FAIRWAY OF R SCHELDT. (LL, 6.11.75) NCA. H4187/70 5.3.76 SANK IN 512340N, 041244E [EUR], MARKED BY WK BUOY. SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (NETHERLANDS TNM 3507/75) NCA YET. H4187/70 5.3.76 WRECK SALVAGED & BUOYS REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 3730/75) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2006

Circumstances of loss

6.11.75 INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH MV MEGA SMITS IN BAD VISIBILITY. ROYANA WAS ALSO HIT BY MV JUSTINIAN & SANK IN FAIRWAY OF R. SCHELDT. (LL, 6.11.75)

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FAQ

Where is the ROYANA wreck located?

The ROYANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.667 N,4 12.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYANA?

The seabed around the ROYANA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROYANA sink?

The ROYANA sank on Nov 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ROYANA discovered?

The wreck of the ROYANA was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the ROYANA?

The ROYANA is classified as a barge.

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