Remus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Remus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.591 N,2 45.393 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.843183
  • Longitude: -2.756550
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REMUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 68.6
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 28
Tonnage 1079
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0011.0,,001.9,300
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2007

Surveying Details

16.8.72 16.8.72 SINKING POSN 6M SSW OF COPINSAY. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 584825N, 024430W IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NCA. 2.9.92 2.9.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585000N, 024200W. (LL WW1). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/137/01 30.3.07 HH091/137/01 30.3.07 EXAM'D 12.8.06 IN 5850.5914N, 0245.3927W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.14 IN GEN DEPTH 58.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 11MTRS TOWARDS 300 DEGS. LENGTH 68.6MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 028/208 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 028 DEGS. INTACT. HAS A BUILD-UP OF SAND TO THE SE AND THE SCOUR TO THE NW. HIGHEST POINT IS AT THE STERN. THREE OTHER CONTACTS IN THE CLOSE VICINITY WHICH APPEAR TO BE ROCK OUTROPS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD. 18.4.07 18.4.07 ALMOSTLY CERTAINLY THIS IS THE 'REMUS'. (K HEATH, TELECON 18.4.07). 27.5.08 27.5.08 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BOWS ARE INVERTED AND STERN UPRIGHT. TWO BOILERS WITH ENGINE THE HIGHEST PART. ENGINE AT STERN ASSISTED WITH CONFIRMATION. (K HEATH, TELECON 22.5.08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G B WADSWORTH OF GOOLE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 163 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN OF GLASGOW. ARMED WITH ONE 3.5 INCH GUN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY DC-59 6M SSW OF COPINSAY, ORKNEY. FIVE MEN LOST. (SIBI) 23.4.07 VESSEL STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC 59, SHE WAS NOT TORPEDOED. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 23.4.07)

General Comments

BOWS NE & INVERTED, STERN UPRIGHT, ROCKS NEARBY

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FAQ

Where is the REMUS wreck located?

The REMUS wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.591 N,2 45.393 W.

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

The REMUS lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 58 50.591 N,2 45.393 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REMUS?

The seabed around the REMUS lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the REMUS sink?

The REMUS sank on Feb 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the REMUS discovered?

The wreck of the REMUS was discovered in 2006.

What country did the REMUS belong to?

The REMUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REMUS carrying?

The REMUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the REMUS?

The REMUS had a tonnage of 1079 tons.

What type of wreck is the REMUS?

The REMUS is classified as a steam ship.

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