Roode Zee (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roode zee (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.217 N,1 0.279 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.886950
  • Longitude: 1.004650
Wreck Depth 22.91 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag NL
Sonar Length 41.9
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 32
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1944
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 350.0,,002.0,050.0
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4199/78 10.10.78 CHARTED COMBINED WITH LARGER WK IN 505312N, 010032E [21070], WHICH SEE FOR SURVEYING DETAILS. HH090/921/01 21.9.01 EXAM'D 3.7.01 IN 5053.214N, 0100.276E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.3, FOUL 21.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.6MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 921). INS AS SW 21MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 20.04.17 EXAM'D 24.07.16; IN 5053.217N, 0100.279E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 41.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HEIGHT 8.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 350MTRS, 2.0MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 050 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY E-BOAT 2M OFF DUNGENESS. 15 CREW AND 1 TRINITY HOUSE PILOT LOST. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 53.217 N,1 0.279 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.217 N,1 0.279 E.

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

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.217 N,1 0.279 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROODE ZEE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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