Royal Archer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Royal archer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 6.429 N,3 0.021 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.107150
  • Longitude: -3.000350
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL ARCHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2003

Surveying Details

H255/40 1.2.40 PNM553/40 ISSUED. H255/40 30.5.40 INS DW. - NM 1342/40. H255/40 30.5.40 INS GREEN CON LT BUOY, GP FL(2) GW 10SEC, CLOSE NW OF WK. - FNM 1343/40. H255/40 19.12.41 H255/40 19.12.41 INS GREEN CAN BUOY IN LIEU OF LT BUOY. - NM 3020/41. H255/40 7.2.46 AMEND BUOY TO GREEN CAN LT BUOY GP FL(2) GW 10 SEC. - NM 459/46. H255/40 11.8.50 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 0FT. - NM 1578/50. H2618/60 29.7.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 9FMS 2FT (NFS). NOT SWEPT. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). H454/67 30.6.71 SALVAGE OPS. DIVERS DURING SUMMER 1971. (FORTH PORTS AUTHORITY). - NM 1014T/71. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS. NC 734. 11.10.76 AMEND TO WK 14.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 734. H1310/82/32 13.10.82 DIVED ON 26.9.82 JUST W OF CHARTED POSN. PARTS SEEN STAND 3 TO 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTHS 27MTRS AT 2.5HRS AFTER HWN. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. WILL SEND ACCURATE DECCA COORDS. (W MURNEY, 3.10.82). NCA YET. H1310/83/34 6.1.84 ACCURATE DECCA POSN 560622N, 030005W. (E MURNEY, 29.12.83). NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

MINED, WHILE ON VOYAGE LONDON TO LEITH.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL ARCHER wreck located?

The ROYAL ARCHER wreck is located at coordinates 56 6.429 N,3 0.021 W.

How deep is the ROYAL ARCHER and where exactly is it located?

The ROYAL ARCHER lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 56 6.429 N,3 0.021 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL ARCHER?

The seabed around the ROYAL ARCHER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL ARCHER sink?

The ROYAL ARCHER sank on Feb 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL ARCHER discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL ARCHER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROYAL ARCHER belong to?

The ROYAL ARCHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROYAL ARCHER carrying?

The ROYAL ARCHER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL ARCHER?

The ROYAL ARCHER had a tonnage of 2266 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL ARCHER?

The ROYAL ARCHER is classified as a steam ship.

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