Where is the ROYKSUND wreck located?

The ROYKSUND wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.031 N,5 18.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYKSUND?

The seabed around the ROYKSUND lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

The ROYKSUND sank on May 27, 1941.

The wreck of the ROYKSUND was discovered in 1941.

The ROYKSUND had a tonnage of 695 tons.

The ROYKSUND is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Royksund Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 46.031 N,5 18.062 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.767183 Longitude: -5.301033
Water Depth	66 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ROYKSUND
Type	steam ship
Flag	NO
Tonnage	695
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 27, 1941
Original Detection Year	1941
Last Detection Year	2000
Original Source	national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details	H1001/40 H1001/40 SANK IN 504600N, 051800W. (TRADE DIV LIST DEC 1944). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 CHART AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 1156. H805/63 31.12.68 H805/63 31.12.68 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SWEEP 1.5M EITHER SIDE OF WK. WAS NOT BEING SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED FOR (HMS HYDRA R OF S 5.5.68). - DELETED - POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2979/74 12.2.79 H2979/74 12.2.79 FF REPD IN 504534N, 051807W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77). - NCA. HH090/799/01 8.9.00 HH090/799/01 8.9.00 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

BOMBED BY A/C (WW2SL). SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (TRADE DIV LIST).

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