War Roman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
War roman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 34 N,51 10.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.566667
  • Longitude: 51.175000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR ROMAN
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1948
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the War Roman is located at coordinates 11 34 N, 51 10.5 E off the coast of Somalia near the Guardafui Channel. Originally identified as the HMS Topaz wreckage site, the vessel was recorded as lying towards the beach and in a badly damaged state. Following salvage operations that were officially abandoned in 1920, the wreck has been subject to various hydrographic charting updates to correct its precise location. Historical surveying data indicates the site has undergone multiple revisions, shifting from initial positions plotted ashore to the currently recognized offshore coordinates. The War Roman remains documented as a significant underwater obstruction within the region, characterized by its historical structural decay.

Surveying Details

H6546/19 WK IN 113400N, 510830E. LYING TOWARDS THE BEACH, BADLY DAMAGED. (HMS TOPAZ). H5138/20 20.7.20 SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. (RNO ADEN). 23.5.32 AMEND TO ST. NE 100A. 28.7.48 DELETE. NC 100. 16.12.14 LONGITUDE AMENDED TO 113400N, 511000E. PREVIOUS POSN PLOTTED ASHORE.

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FAQ

Where is the WAR ROMAN wreck located?

The WAR ROMAN wreck is located at coordinates 11 34 N,51 10.5 E.

When was the wreck of the WAR ROMAN discovered?

The wreck of the WAR ROMAN was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the WAR ROMAN?

The WAR ROMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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