Rohoy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Rohoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 41.09 N,1 9.497 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.684833
  • Longitude: 1.158283
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROHOY
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 29.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N CARD, CLOSE N.
Surveying Details HH244/351/01 17.7.91 HH244/351/01 17.7.91 SUNK IN FAIRWAY OF WHITAKER CHANNEL RESTRICTING NAVIGABLE WIDTH. LIES IN 514103.5N, 010936E WITH WHEELHOUSE DRYING 1.5MTRS AND MAST DRYING 5MTRS. STERN ABOUT 10MTRS AND BOW ABOUT 30MTRS FROM S EDGE OF CHANNEL. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY LAID 55MTRS N OF WK IN 514105.5N, 010936E. (TH NM 32/91 & LTR DTD 11.7.91). INS AS DWMT, DRIES 5MTRS, WITH BUOY. - NM 2128/91. HH244/351/01 5.8.91 HH244/351/01 5.8.91 WK COMPLETELY REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 46/91). - NM 2355/91.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. LATER SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.09 N,1 9.497 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROHOY wreck located?

The ROHOY wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.09 N,1 9.497 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROHOY?

The seabed around the ROHOY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ROHOY sink?

The ROHOY sank on Jul 4, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ROHOY discovered?

The wreck of the ROHOY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ROHOY belong to?

The ROHOY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROHOY carrying?

The ROHOY was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the ROHOY?

The ROHOY had a tonnage of 172 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROHOY?

The ROHOY is classified as a barge.