Romeo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Romeo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.915 N,4 54.506 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.515250
  • Longitude: -4.908433
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMEO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 80
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
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2004

Surveying Details

10.3.18 10.3.18 TORPEDOED POSN 543230N, 045800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.3.18 5.3.18 SUNK APPROX IN VICINITY OF THE CHICKENS. SANK AT ONCE. (EVIDENCE UNCERTAIN). 13.3.18 13.3.18 SUNK ABOUT 10M S OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. (IDSA). H3671/72 21.2.73 H3671/72 21.2.73 EXAM'D IN 543054N, 045426W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. LENGTH 150FT. LIES 130/310 DEGS. NW END APPEARS TO DISAPPEAR INTO THE SAND. LIES ABOUT 2M ESE OF LISTED POSN OF ROMEO AND 1.5M SE OF DESTRO SO COULD BE EITHER. SIZE IS ABOUT RIGHT BUT TAKEN TO BE ROMEO. (HMS FAWN). BR STD. HH091/053/01 30.6.04 HH091/053/01 30.6.04 EXAM'D 17.2.04 IN 5430.915N, 0454.506W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75.1 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS FIELD. SMALL, INTACT WK LYING ON ITS SIDE. SOME VISIBLE BUT UNDISTINGUISHABLE UPPERDECK FEATURES. SEABED MEDIUM AND COARSE SAND AND GRAVEL. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1053). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.CAPTAIN AND 28 CREW KILLED. FOR LIVERPOOL IN BALLAST. (LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, LYING ON BEAM ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.915 N,4 54.506 W.

How deep is the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.915 N,4 54.506 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROMEO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1730 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The ROMEO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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