Hms Roedean Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
distributed remains of wreck |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed
|
Hms roedean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 58.809550
- Longitude: -3.163817
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.58 m
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS ROEDEAN |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
10.4 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
88 |
| Sonar Width |
18 |
| Shadow Height |
3.4 |
| Orientation |
94 |
| Tonnage |
1094 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 13, 1915
|
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
2023 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 30, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H393/15 21.1.15 POSN 303DEGS, 6.3C FROM HACKNESS MARTELLS TOWER, BOTH MASTS SHOWING & FIXED WHITE LT EXHIBITED FROM FOREMAST, MARKED BY LT BUOY. FL.G.6S 305DEGS, 6.25C FROM TOWER. H3087/15 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 584836N, 030948W. - FNM 27/15. H66/16 5.1.16 WK HAS NOW DEPTH OF 3.5FMS OVER. SUNK AT LONGHOPE. (WW1SL). H3337/19 23.4.19 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3.5FMS. (REAR ADMIRAL COMMANDING ORKNEYS & SHETLAND). AMEND TO WK 3.5FMS & INS LT BUOY. - NM 1376/19. H1965/20 15.3.20 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD). - NM 575/20. H6909/23 9.10.23 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1281/41 10.4.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 2.5FMS, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (HM SHIP). - NM 810/41 & FNM 812/41. H1281/41 24.9.57 TWO BOAT SWEEP. MAIN PART OF AREA CLEARED AT 5FMS, FOUL AT 5FMS 1FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 5FMS 1FT. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 11.7.57). - NM 2228/57. H7591/53 14.4.58 BUOY REMOVED. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD NM 5/58). - NM 704/58. 8.12.77 AMEND TO SW 8.8MTRS. NC 35. H1310/82 1.11.82 ALTHOUGH BROKEN IN PLACES, PARTS ARE RECOGNISABLE - IN PARTICULAR THE STBD SIDE, BOILERS, AND TIMBER DECKING. A THICK COVERING OF SILT QUICKLY OBSCURES U/WATER VISION. (B. WINFIELD, 25.10.82). NCA. 5.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5848.572N, 0309.831W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.62MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 02.04.25 WRECK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5-48.573N,00309.829W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4]MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND DW 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSTION.
Circumstances of loss
2.10.1914 EX-ROEBUCK II. BUILT IN 1897 BY THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION AND ARMAMENT COMPANY, BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. REQUISTIONED ON 2.10.1914 AS A MINESWEEPER. TWO BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MINED. REDUCED BY EXPLOSIVES IN 1953 & 1956. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W
Hms Roedean on Wreck Map
Hms Roedean Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS ROEDEAN wreck located?
The HMS ROEDEAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W.
How deep is the HMS ROEDEAN and where exactly is it located?
The HMS ROEDEAN lies at a depth of about 8.58 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.573 N,3 9.829 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS ROEDEAN?
The seabed around the HMS ROEDEAN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the HMS ROEDEAN sink?
The HMS ROEDEAN sank on Jan 13, 1915.
When was the wreck of the HMS ROEDEAN discovered?
The wreck of the HMS ROEDEAN was discovered in 1915.
What country did the HMS ROEDEAN belong to?
The HMS ROEDEAN belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS ROEDEAN?
The HMS ROEDEAN had a tonnage of 1094 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS ROEDEAN?
The HMS ROEDEAN is classified as a minesweeper.