Royal Fusilier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Royal fusilier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 6.398 N,2 35.372 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.106633
  • Longitude: -2.589533
Wreck Depth 36.55 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL FUSILIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 91
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 195
Tonnage 2187
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 150.0,045.0,000.5,195
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN 560648N, 023500W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES) H2073/41 15.8.41 NDW IN 560648N, 023500W. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1930/41. H2618/60 29.7.60 NOT LOCATED. (SCOTT 1959) - NCA. H2618/60 26.4.72 AREA 1M SQUARE AROUND POSN 560648N, 023500W SEARCHED WITHOUT SUCCESS. A LARGE WK LYING N/S ABOUT 400FT LONG FOUND IN 560633N, 023517W. DEPTH BY E/S 127FT [REDUCED]. STANDS ABOUT 18FT HIGH. (BRONINGTON, 28.3.72) - NM863/72. H2534/74 9.4.75 DECCA CO-ORDS GIVEN. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO.106) - PLOTS ABOUT 2C NW OF BRONNINGTON'S POSN - NCA. H1310/84/34 19.9.84 DIVED ON IN DECCA CO-ORDS GIVEN. INTACT WK, LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE, AND MORE THAN HALF BURIED IN MUD SEABED. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH AT LW OF 42MTRS. (W. MURNEY, 1.9.84) - PLOTS IN 560626N, 023527W - NCA. H1310/87/36 DIVED ON ABOUT 3-4M NE OF BASS ROCK. LIES ON PORT SIDE, HALF BURIED IN SILT, IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH AND IS APPARENTLY INTACT. (G. HIDE) - NCA. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 19.8.93 IN 560625.1N, 023517.9E USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. OGB & DECCA CO-ORDS GIVEN. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.3, FOUL AT 37.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 41.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. INTACT, WELL-DEFINED WK LYING 010/190DEGS, ON ITS SIDE. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605) - CHART AS SW 37MTRS - NM 559/94. 3.2.99 WELL PRESERVED, STRUCTURE VERY STRONG. VISIBILITY 5-10MTRS. REMAINS OF DERRICK CRANE AT STERN. PART OF COMPANIONWAY COVERED BY A TRAWL NET. DEBRIS SCATTERED ON SEABED. LARGE CRANE AT LOWER DECK LEVEL AND REMAINS OF MAST LYING ON SEABED. PORT HOLES STILL IN PLACE. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'99 - ARTICLE WITH PHOTOS) SEP 2021/000134234 17.6.21 EXAM'D 13.7.20 IN 5606.398N, 0235.371W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 195/015 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 150MMTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 195DEGS. WK INTACT, HALF BURIED ON SIDE.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682-H525-2913). AMEND TO NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO LEITH. (WW2SL) CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW, FOLLOWING ATTACK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (W. MURNEY) VESSEL WAS BUILT IN 1924 BY CALEDON OF DUNDEE. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'99)

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL FUSILIER wreck located?

The ROYAL FUSILIER wreck is located at coordinates 56 6.398 N,2 35.372 W.

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

The ROYAL FUSILIER lies at a depth of about 36.55 meters and is located at coordinates 56 6.398 N,2 35.372 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL FUSILIER?

The seabed around the ROYAL FUSILIER lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL FUSILIER sink?

The ROYAL FUSILIER sank on Jun 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL FUSILIER discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL FUSILIER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROYAL FUSILIER belong to?

The ROYAL FUSILIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROYAL FUSILIER carrying?

The ROYAL FUSILIER was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL FUSILIER?

The ROYAL FUSILIER had a tonnage of 2187 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL FUSILIER?

The ROYAL FUSILIER is classified as a steam ship.

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