George Royle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
George royle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.988 N,1 10.493 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.033133
  • Longitude: 1.174883
Wreck Depth 17.303 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE ROYLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 102.2
Sonar Width 19.5
Shadow Height 6.51
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2525
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 062.0,013.0,000.8,075
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2022

Surveying Details

30.8.89 LOCATED IN 530157.5N, 011028E USING DECCA. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH IN A DEEP SCOUR. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (P WOODCOCK, TELECON 25.8.89). HH090/561/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 31.10.92 IN 530158.9N, 011041E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS.SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.6, FOUL AT 16.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR 6.6MTRS DEEP. NO SONAR HEIGHT OBTAINED. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. 22.5.15 WK 18.38MTRS IN 5302.006N, 0110.575E [WGD], LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRES, HT 5.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 070. NFS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA. SEP 2020/000083299 8.1.21 EXAM'D 02.06.20; IN 5301.988N, 0110.493E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 102.2MTRS, WIDTH 19.5MTRS, HT 6.51MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 075/255 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT LARGE UPRIGHT WRECK. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9438). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTRELL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ST NAZAIRE. CARGO COAL. STRANDED ON SHERRINGHAM SHOAL DURING A BLIZZARD. LATER SANK SOME 1.5 MILES E OF THE SHOAL.

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE ROYLE wreck located?

The GEORGE ROYLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.988 N,1 10.493 E.

How deep is the GEORGE ROYLE and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGE ROYLE lies at a depth of about 17.303 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.988 N,1 10.493 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE ROYLE?

The seabed around the GEORGE ROYLE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE ROYLE sink?

The GEORGE ROYLE sank on Jan 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE ROYLE discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE ROYLE was discovered in 1989.

What country did the GEORGE ROYLE belong to?

The GEORGE ROYLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE ROYLE carrying?

The GEORGE ROYLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE ROYLE?

The GEORGE ROYLE had a tonnage of 2525 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE ROYLE?

The GEORGE ROYLE is classified as a steam ship.

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