Roulette Worker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Roulette worker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 45.191 N,1 46.031 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.753183
  • Longitude: -1.767183
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROULETTE WORKER
Type fishing vessel
Flag IS
Sonar Length 114
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0007.0,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

H2334/84 25.6.86 H2334/84 25.6.86 WK EXAM'D 1.3.86 IN 574514N, 014556W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.6 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 10.1MTRS, LENGTH 132MTRS, BEAM 26MTRS. LYING N/S ON EVEN KEEL WITH A MAST AMIDSHIPS WHICH GIVES MAX HT. KNOWN BY LOCAL FISHERMEN AS THE ROULETTE WORKER, WHICH SANK DURING WWII WHILE ON PASSAGE ICELAND FOR ABERDEEN. CHART AS WK 56MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). INS AS WK 56MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000027978 20.1.10 EXAM'D 10.5.09 IN 5745.191N, 0146.031W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.33 IN GEN DEPTH 63.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP EXTENDS 7MTRS TOWARDS 030 DEGS FROM N END. LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1155). FULLY COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ICELAND FOR ABERDEEN.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, ?MAST MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the ROULETTE WORKER wreck located?

The ROULETTE WORKER wreck is located at coordinates 57 45.191 N,1 46.031 W.

How deep is the ROULETTE WORKER and where exactly is it located?

The ROULETTE WORKER lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 57 45.191 N,1 46.031 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROULETTE WORKER?

The seabed around the ROULETTE WORKER lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ROULETTE WORKER discovered?

The wreck of the ROULETTE WORKER was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ROULETTE WORKER belong to?

The ROULETTE WORKER belonged to IS.

What type of wreck is the ROULETTE WORKER?

The ROULETTE WORKER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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