Roine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.691 N,1 51.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.844850
  • Longitude: 1.861167
Wreck Depth 22.16 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROINE
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 70.7 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 44.2
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 2.86
Orientation 151
Tonnage 1085
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1953
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 014.2,006.0,001.0,318
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1970/53 6.5.53 SANK IN 525000N, 015312E, APPROX. NCA YET. H1970/53 9.7.53 INS DW PA IN 525000N, 015312E. - NM 1534(T)/53. H1970/53 22.12.53 OROPESA SWEEP 14.11.53 CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 80FT. NOT DRIFT SWEPT DUE TO WEATHER. POSN 525036N, 015148E USING HSA. (HMS SHACKLETON, 14.11.53).- NM 2987/53. 16.2.54 AMEND TO NDW. - NM 384/54. 7.6.67 AMEND TO WK 12FMS. LC 106. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS. NC 106. HH090/604/01 15.11.93 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 525039.9N, 015147.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN AND BURIED AND LYING 160/340 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 604). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 14.5.20 EXAM'D 13.02.19; IN 5250.691N, 0151.670E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 44.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.86MTRS, ORIENTATION 151/331 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 14.2MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, 1MTR DEEP, TOWARDS 318 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT WITH A SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. THE AFT SECTION IS INTACT, BUT THE FORE SECTION HAS COLLAPSED AND DISINTEGRATRED. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS BRIARDENE.

General Comments

PARTLY BROKEN AND BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the ROINE wreck located?

The ROINE wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.691 N,1 51.67 E.

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

The ROINE lies at a depth of about 22.16 meters and is located at coordinates 52 50.691 N,1 51.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROINE?

The seabed around the ROINE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ROINE sink?

The ROINE sank on Mar 20, 1953.

When was the wreck of the ROINE discovered?

The wreck of the ROINE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the ROINE belong to?

The ROINE belonged to FI.

What cargo was the ROINE carrying?

The ROINE was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ROINE?

The ROINE had a tonnage of 1085 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROINE?

The ROINE is classified as a steam ship.

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