Hms Royal Scot Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms royal scot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.145 N,3 8.226 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.402417
  • Longitude: -3.137100
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ROYAL SCOT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H01121/40 23.1.41 CHART AS DW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 129/41. H01121/40 25.10.43 NOW CHARTED AS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1182. H01121/40 29.10.49 FOLLOWING DISPERSAL OPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16FT, FOUL 17FT IN 512407N, 030809W. (HMS SEAGULL 10.6.49). - NM 2317/49. H01121/40 10.11.50 G CAN BUOY LAID 135DEGS 1C FROM WK. (TH LTR DTD 27.10.50). - NM 2213/50. H01121/40 5.6.51 BUOY NOW G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S. (TH LTR DTD 25.5.51). - NM 976/51. H01121/40 12.5.61 SHIP DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 18 FT, FOUL AT 20 FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 20-24FT. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY E/S OR SONAR. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SHACKLETON, 7.3.61). - NM 1542/61. H01121/40 11.6.65 WK 3FMS, LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (THV ALERT HN 21.5.65). - NM 1176/65. H3884/69 23.6.69 NO TRACE FOUND BY SIDEWAYS SONAR OR FISHERMANS SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, 5.69). AMEND TO F. - NM 1051/69 & FNM 49/69. H4629/71 30.9.71 SHOWN AS F ON SURVEY [K4773/1]. NC 1182. 31.7.06 EUT POSN: 5124.145N, 0308.226W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04].

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY AS MERCANTILE AUXILIARY. ORIGINALLY NAMED ROYAL SOVEREIGN, BUT RE-NAMED ROYAL SCOT TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH BATTLESHIP. EN-ROUTE TROON TO PENARTH, STRUCK A MINE OFF BARRY ROADS AND SANK. 1 LIFE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ROYAL SCOT wreck located?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.145 N,3 8.226 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ROYAL SCOT?

The seabed around the HMS ROYAL SCOT lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS ROYAL SCOT sink?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT sank on Dec 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ROYAL SCOT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ROYAL SCOT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS ROYAL SCOT belong to?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ROYAL SCOT carrying?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ROYAL SCOT?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT had a tonnage of 1527 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ROYAL SCOT?

The HMS ROYAL SCOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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