Reginald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Reginald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.213 N,2 54.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.870217
  • Longitude: -2.912883
Wreck Depth -0.15 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGINALD
Type blockship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.1
Tonnage 930
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3875/26 9.7.26 POSN 585217.03N, 025447W. (GARTSHORE & LAPLAND IN SAME POSN). (C 8009/4). H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 THERE IS SOME EVIDENCE OF STEEL DEBRIS IN THIS AREA, PARTLY COVERED IN SAND & WEED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). H2496/72 14.3.72 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35 (AREA BLUED OUT). H1270/76 5.3.76 LARGE PIECE OF WRECKAGE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MLW CENTRED ON 585214.4N, 025440.4W. APPROXIMATELY 35MTRS IN LENGTH. APPEARS TO BE STERN SECTION OF A BLOCKSHIP. THERE IS ALSO A SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE SHOWING ABOVE MLW, LYING 021DEGS, 75MTRS FROM THE ABOVE POSN. BOTH THESE PIECES OF WRECKAGE ARE SHOWN ON SURVEY [E5835/4]. (ORDNANCE SURVEY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 73/137 DTD 16.5.73 FOR PHOTOPLOT PG 1428-LP1). 28.8.92 THE MOST STRIKING & VISIBLE WK ON THIS BARRIER, STERN SECTION LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE JUTTING SOME WAY OUT OF WATER ON EAST SIDE OF BARRIER. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW). SEP 2022/000015410 8.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 5852.213N, 0254.773W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH -0.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). AMEND ST -0.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2024

Circumstances of loss

IRON 3 MASTED M SCHOONER, BUILT 1878, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP ON E END OF E WEDDEL SOUND. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

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FAQ

Where is the REGINALD wreck located?

The REGINALD wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.213 N,2 54.773 W.

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

The REGINALD lies at a depth of about -0.15 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.213 N,2 54.773 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGINALD?

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

When did the REGINALD sink?

The REGINALD sank on Sep 14, 1914.

When was the wreck of the REGINALD discovered?

The wreck of the REGINALD was discovered in 1914.

What country did the REGINALD belong to?

The REGINALD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REGINALD?

The REGINALD had a tonnage of 930 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGINALD?

The REGINALD is classified as a blockship.

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