Romny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Romny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.94 N,1 12.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.865667
  • Longitude: -1.201333
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMNY
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Tonnage 1024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.2.18 27.2.18 WK IN 495200N, 011200W. SUNK 10M NNE FROM C BARFLEUR WHEN IN CONVOY. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKETS M10350 & M1172). 28.3.78 28.3.78 NDW PA IN 495200N, 011200W. (BREST NM 78 06 33). NCA. 15.6.82 15.6.82 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NE 2613. 18.6.90 18.6.90 USC PD 28MTRS SHOWN IN 495200N, 011200W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NC 2613. DANISH SS 'ROMNY' IN 495200N, 011200W [EUR]. ACCURACY 1 MILE. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. BR STD. HH226/410/01 10.6.92 HH226/410/01 10.6.92 NOT FOUND. TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 92 21 31). - NM 1894/92. 21.4.99 21.4.99 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 75 WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO SWANSEA. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE). DESCRIBED AS DANISH SS IN DODS, AS BRITISH SS IN LLOYDS & DER KREIG ZUR SEE.

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FAQ

Where is the ROMNY wreck located?

The ROMNY wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.94 N,1 12.08 W.

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

The ROMNY lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.94 N,1 12.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMNY?

The seabed around the ROMNY lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the ROMNY sink?

The ROMNY sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ROMNY discovered?

The wreck of the ROMNY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ROMNY belong to?

The ROMNY belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ROMNY carrying?

The ROMNY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROMNY?

The ROMNY had a tonnage of 1024 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMNY?

The ROMNY is classified as a steam ship.

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