Romeo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romeo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.351 N,4 52.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.372517
  • Longitude: -4.867700
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMEO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2001

Surveying Details

H2112/75 H2112/75 LOCATED IN 542221N, 045200W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/74). APPEARS TO BE IN TWO PARTS, LYING CLOSE TOGETHER. INS AS WK 38MTRS. - NM 395/75. H5982/82 29.7.83 H5982/82 29.7.83 WK SHOWN IN 542229N, 045201W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C6, 1983. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED BY ANOTHER DIVER AND VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS 'ROMEO'. (A CORKILL). HH090/821/01 28.8.01 HH090/821/01 28.8.01 EXAM'D 27.6.01 IN 5422.351N, 0452.062W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.4 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS AROUND WK. IN TWO SECTIONS SOME 10MTRS APART. W SECTION LENGTH 25MTRS, LIES 090/270 DEGS. E SECTION LENGTH 65MTRS, LIES 060/240 DEGS. WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. NO DEBRIS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 821). HH208/400/05 4.9.01 HH208/400/05 4.9.01 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. - NM 3917/01.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SS, BUILT BY EARLE'S & CO IN 1881. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WILSON, SONS & CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 333 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U102 7 MILES S OF THE MULL OF GALLOWAY. CAPTAIN AND 28 CREW KILLED. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, LENGTH & ORIENTATION ARE MEAN VALUES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.351 N,4 52.062 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROMEO wreck located?

The ROMEO wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.351 N,4 52.062 W.

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

The ROMEO lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.351 N,4 52.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMEO?

The seabed around the ROMEO lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the ROMEO sink?

The ROMEO sank on Mar 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ROMEO discovered?

The wreck of the ROMEO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ROMEO belong to?

The ROMEO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROMEO carrying?

The ROMEO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROMEO?

The ROMEO had a tonnage of 1730 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMEO?

The ROMEO is classified as a steam ship.

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