Romana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 47 N,50 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.783333
  • Longitude: -50.300000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ROMANA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 96.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2888
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 1986

Surveying Details

H7309/55 18.1.56 H7309/55 18.1.56 SANK IN 044700N, 501800W APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 8.7.69 8.7.69 SHOWN AS NDW (STS FOR PA) ON NCS 517, 520. 15.7.91 15.7.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 050500N, 502500W. (DODS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1943. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUMAC, SOC. ANON. SPRANG A LEAK & SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ROMANA wreck located?

The ROMANA wreck is located at coordinates 4 47 N,50 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMANA?

The seabed around the ROMANA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ROMANA sink?

The ROMANA sank on Jun 24, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ROMANA discovered?

The wreck of the ROMANA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ROMANA belong to?

The ROMANA belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the ROMANA?

The ROMANA had a tonnage of 2888 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMANA?

The ROMANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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