Roecliff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roecliff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.642 N,0 38.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.777367
  • Longitude: 0.641667
Wreck Depth 13.59 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROECLIFF
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.2 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 139
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 3263
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1897
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 015.0,,001.0,000.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 26.3.75 LOCATED 10.10.74 IN 504637N, 003836E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18-22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.4MTRS. SEABED IRREGULAR AND BUMPY. WRECK STANDING 6.8MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED, LYING IN 071/251DEGS. 25MTRS IN LENGTH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 16.6MTRS [9FMS] IN REVISED POSN. H4121/76 2.8.76 EXAM'D 30.4.76. HMS EGERIA'S 1974 POSITION CONFIRMED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH22-24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 120MTRS AND LIES 025/205DEGS. WRECK IS IN TWO PARTS, THE LARGER TO THE SOUTH & SHOALEST POINT AT THE SOUTH END OF THE LARGER PART. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). INS AS WK 13.9MTRS [7FMS 3FT]. BR STD. 17.5.01 EUT POSN: 5046.653N, 0038.502E. NE 536. HH100/351/17 9.7.01 DIVED IN 5046.617N, 0038.600E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'UMBA' BUT RECOVERY OF THE WHEEL BOSS PROVED IT TO BE 'ROECLIFFE'. CINC REQUESTED. (G DOWD). NCA. 10.9.09 CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 5.6.15; IN 5046.642N, 0038.500E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.59MTRS, GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 139MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200. SCOUR 15MTRS TOWARDS 000DEGS, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. WK WELL BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1894 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL, SUNDERLAND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 286HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ODESSA FOR HAMBURG. CARGO GRAIN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PORT VICTOR.

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FAQ

Where is the ROECLIFF wreck located?

The ROECLIFF wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.642 N,0 38.5 E.

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

The ROECLIFF lies at a depth of about 13.59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.642 N,0 38.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROECLIFF?

The seabed around the ROECLIFF lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ROECLIFF sink?

The ROECLIFF sank on Jun 4, 1897.

When was the wreck of the ROECLIFF discovered?

The wreck of the ROECLIFF was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ROECLIFF belong to?

The ROECLIFF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROECLIFF carrying?

The ROECLIFF was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ROECLIFF?

The ROECLIFF had a tonnage of 3263 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROECLIFF?

The ROECLIFF is classified as a steam ship.

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