Regian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Regian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.857 N,1 33.23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.297617
  • Longitude: -1.553833
Wreck Depth -0.9 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.8 m
Width 13.3 m
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 48
Tonnage 3288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1884
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1999

Surveying Details

HH090/843/1 30.12.99 HH090/843/1 30.12.99 EXAM'D 3.9.99 IN 5517.857N, 0133.230W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT DRIES 0.9, FOUL AT DRIES 0.6MTR. LEAST E/S DEPTH DRIES 0.3MTR IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK. PROBABLE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS SW DRIES 0.9MTRS. BR STD. 30.4.07 30.4.07 CONSIDER THIS TO BE REGIAN, THE ONLY VESSLE LOST HERE. VERY LITTLE IS LEFT. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 26.4.07). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY R THOMPSON & SONS, SOUTHWICK. OWNED FOR REGIAN SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL (R CONAWAY & CO, MANAGER). COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR DUNDEE. WRECKED IN DRURIDGE BAY (ON HADSON SKEERS/CARRS, ABOUT 4 MILES S OF COQUET ISLAND).

General Comments

PROBABLE PIECE OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the REGIAN wreck located?

The REGIAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.857 N,1 33.23 W.

How deep is the REGIAN and where exactly is it located?

The REGIAN lies at a depth of about -0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.857 N,1 33.23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGIAN?

The seabed around the REGIAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the REGIAN sink?

The REGIAN sank on Nov 4, 1884.

When was the wreck of the REGIAN discovered?

The wreck of the REGIAN was discovered in 1999.

What country did the REGIAN belong to?

The REGIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REGIAN carrying?

The REGIAN was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the REGIAN?

The REGIAN had a tonnage of 3288 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGIAN?

The REGIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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