Princess Royal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Princess royal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.425 N,5 20.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.323750
  • Longitude: -5.334183
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS ROYAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 81.4
Sonar Width 25.5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 166
Tonnage 1986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 31.5.18 31.5.18 SUNK 3M WNW OF ST AGNES. (BOT, DOCKET M26642). 28.5.18 28.5.18 SUNK IN 501920N, 051840W. (NAVAL SUB BASE, PENZANCE, DOCKET M26284). H6391/19 H6391/19 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON BA 777. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 674/20. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 28.8.28 AMEND TO DW PA 1918. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - BA 777. H5872/52 19.11.53 H5872/52 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2959/73 5.4.73 H2959/73 5.4.73 LOCATED IN 501924N, 051954W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 115 IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. (E GILES, 3.4.73). INS AS USC 25MTRS (14FMS) BR STD. H2959/73 16.5.73 H2959/73 16.5.73 IDENTIFIED AS PRINCESS ROYAL FROM CARGO OF STEEL BILLETS. LIES 170/350DEGS. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 22 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS [REDUCES]. WK OPENED UP WITH ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MOST OF MIDSHIP HULL PLATING MISSING. BOWS UPRIGHT STANDING ABOUT 8FT HIGH AND INTACT. ANCHORS IN HAWSEPIPE. HEAVILY SILTED AFT OF BOWS. STEEL CARGO IN HOLD AREA FORWARD OF THE BOILERS WHICH ARE NEAR THE STERN AND STAND ABOUT 12FT HIGH. (E GILES, 2.5.73). AMEND USC 20MTRS (11FMS). BR STD. HH100/351/04 18.3.91 HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED ON IN 501919N, 051957W [OGB] USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 37MTRS AT LW. MAX HEIGHT OF WK 4MTRS. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 501925N, 052000W [OGB] USING GPS. LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER. SHOWS WELL ON E/S. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILERS. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 28.10.09 IN 5019.425N, 0520.051W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 34.85MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81.4MTRS, WIDTH 25.5MTRS, HT 4.97MTRS. LIES 166/346 DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M LANGLANDS & SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY U-101. 19 MEN LOST. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOWS SSE

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS ROYAL wreck located?

The PRINCESS ROYAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.425 N,5 20.051 W.

How deep is the PRINCESS ROYAL and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCESS ROYAL lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.425 N,5 20.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS ROYAL?

The seabed around the PRINCESS ROYAL lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS ROYAL sink?

The PRINCESS ROYAL sank on May 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS ROYAL discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS ROYAL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PRINCESS ROYAL belong to?

The PRINCESS ROYAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS ROYAL carrying?

The PRINCESS ROYAL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS ROYAL?

The PRINCESS ROYAL had a tonnage of 1986 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS ROYAL?

The PRINCESS ROYAL is classified as a steam ship.

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