Romulus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Romulus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 31.913 N,1 31.939 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.531883
  • Longitude: -1.532317
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROMULUS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 150 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8435
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2008

Surveying Details

21.1.70 SANK IN ENTRANCE TO BAYONNE AFTER DRAGGING ANCHOR. (LLOYDS VOL.198). NCA YET. 10.7.70 ULRICH HARMS WORKING ON REMOVAL. (LLOYDS VOL. 201). NCA. 2.10.70 CLEARED TO SATISFACTION OF PORT AUTHORITIES. (LLOYDS). NCA. H6400/68 8.6.73 STP LIES BETWEEN 433152.5N, 013117.4W & 433153.4N, 013119.5W. (BREST NM 73 20 25). - NM 1245/73. H6400/68 24.6.74 STP NOW LIES BETWEEN 433158.2N, 013151.6W & 433158.2N, 013154.3W, LEAST DEPTH 1MTR ON FRENCH CHART. NE 1343. H6400/68 22.8.75 IDENTIFIED AS ROMULUS & NOT VISIBLE. (HMS HECLA, HN DTD 7.8.75). NCA. 10.5.84 SHOWN AS RECTANGULAR OUTLINE IN 433159N, 013152W LEAST DEPTH 1MTR, ON FRENCH 6536. NCA. 8.6.94 WK 1MTR SHOWN IN 433159N, 013152W ON FRENCH 6536 [1992 EDN]. NE 1343. 8.9.08 SHOWN IN 4331.913N, 0131.939W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7430 [INT 1849] [2007 EDN, 1:10,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1175.

Circumstances of loss

13.12.1969 BUILT 1945 BY ERIKSBERG M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAREGIDA CIA. NAV. S.A. HAD JUST ARRIVED AT BAYONNE FROM KPEME. ANCHORED 300MTRS OFF BAYONNE ENTRANCE ON 13.12.1969. A SIGNAL WAS GIVEN THAT THE VESSEL HAD ENGINE TROUBLE. VESSEL THEN DRAGGED ANCHOR & RAN AGROUND N OF JETTY DURING GALES & HEAVY SEAS ON THE EVENING OF 15.12.1969. DURING EARLY HOURS OF FOLLOWING DAY THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO & SANK. 5 OF 27 CREW LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ROMULUS wreck located?

The ROMULUS wreck is located at coordinates 43 31.913 N,1 31.939 W.

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

The ROMULUS lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 43 31.913 N,1 31.939 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMULUS?

The seabed around the ROMULUS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ROMULUS sink?

The ROMULUS sank on Dec 16, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ROMULUS discovered?

The wreck of the ROMULUS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ROMULUS belong to?

The ROMULUS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ROMULUS carrying?

The ROMULUS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ROMULUS?

The ROMULUS had a tonnage of 8435 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMULUS?

The ROMULUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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