Reggestroom (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Reggestroom (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.549 N,2 57.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.359150
  • Longitude: -2.960083
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 101.1 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 11.9
Orientation 155
Tonnage 2836
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0009.0,090
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

AUBD 303/31 GOOD SONAR AND POSN 502136N, 025724W. GAVE OFF FUEL OIL. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN PA 502136N, 025724W. GAVE OFF FUEL OIL. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 25.3.45). H4638/55 1.10.54 H4638/55 22 7.55 EXAM'D IN 502132N, 025728W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS IN GEN DEPTH 28FMS. SEABED GRAVEL, SHELL AND SAND. DIRECTION 155/335DEGS. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 1.10.54). INS AS WK 22FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 40.0MTRS. NC3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502129N, 025732W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. NCA. HH090/961/01 13.7.03 HH090/961/01 13.7.03 EXAM'D 13.7.03 IN 5021.549N, 0257.605W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.9 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.9MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 42MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY MAATS FIJENOORD, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NV HOLLANDSCHE STROOMBOOT, MAATS. TWO S TURBINES. PASSAGE DOUALA FOR UK. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY E-BOATS. WAS PART OF CONVOY WP 183. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.549 N,2 57.605 W.

How deep is the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.549 N,2 57.605 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) sink?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY)?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2836 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY)?

The REGGESTROOM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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