Remuera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Remuera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 46.967 N,1 52.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.782783
  • Longitude: -1.880033
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REMUERA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.5
Sonar Length 151
Shadow Height 14.6
Orientation 80
Tonnage 11445
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK ABOUT 12M N OF PETERHEAD. H0810/40 10.2.59 POSN 574700N, 015230W. (HMS EGRET, HN 26.8.40). UNKNOWN WK REPORTED IN 574700N, 015200W IS EVIDENTLY REMUERA. (HMS GLEANER HN 1/40). H04081/44 CONTACT REPORTED IN 574618N, 015300W WHICH MAY BE THE REMUERA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2336/84 20.6.86 EXAM'D 11.2.86 IN 574659N, 015242W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 44.5 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 14.6MTRS, LENGTH 151MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. TWO SEPARATE SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS LIE ABOUT 50MTRS N OF THE WK. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'ROUNDABOUT' WK. INS AS WK 42MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED AND SUNK BY GERMAN TORPEDO-BOMBERS.

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FAQ

Where is the REMUERA wreck located?

The REMUERA wreck is located at coordinates 57 46.967 N,1 52.802 W.

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

The REMUERA lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 57 46.967 N,1 52.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REMUERA?

The seabed around the REMUERA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the REMUERA sink?

The REMUERA sank on Aug 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the REMUERA discovered?

The wreck of the REMUERA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the REMUERA belong to?

The REMUERA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REMUERA?

The REMUERA had a tonnage of 11445 tons.

What type of wreck is the REMUERA?

The REMUERA is classified as a steam ship.

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