Roma Um (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roma um (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 24.15 S,48 31.328 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.402500
  • Longitude: -48.522133
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMA UM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 2464
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1967
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3646/67 15.7.68 DW (MAST) IN 012412S, 483126W. (BRAZIL NM 57/68). - NM 1604/78. H3646/67 7.7.69 POSN NOW 012406S, 483121W. (BRAZIL NM 39/69). BR STD. H3646/67 21.9.70 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (BRAZIL NM 68/70). BR STD. 14.2.84 [COA] DATUM POSN: 012409S, 483118.5W. NE 397.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920. CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR AT BELEM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMISSARIA MARITIMA MODESTA ROMA. PASSAGE MANAUS FOR AREIA BRANCA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 24.15 S,48 31.328 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 31, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY)?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2464 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMA UM (POSSIBLY)?

The ROMA UM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.