Royston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Royston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.534 N,0 39.488 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.625567
  • Longitude: 0.658133
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYSTON
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 93 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 101
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2722
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H01709/41 30.8.41 SANK IN APPROX POSN 533706N, 003900E. (FO HUMBER, 5.5.41). INS AS WKPA 1.5MTRS. - NM 2027/41. H01709/41 23.6.43 POSN 533732N, 003921E. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 55FT [MLWS]. (CAPT M/S HUMBER 29.5.43). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1222/43. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS. NC 107. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 29.10.79 IN 533732N, 003935E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LYING SE/NW. OUTLINE INDISTINCT. HIGH POINTS AT EACH END OF WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. BR STD. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 22.5.81 IN 533731N, 003936E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 4.1MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEGS, BOWS W. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO AMIDSHIPS. DEEP TRAWL SCOURS TO E OUT TO ABOUT 250MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 26.12.13 IN 5337.534N, 0039.488E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.52 IN GEN DEPTH 20.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY WELL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). FULLY BROKEN UP WITH TWO HIGH POINTS LYING IN A N/S LINE, ?BOILERS. AMEND WK 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

4.5.41 BUILT IN 1919 BY SMITH'S DOCK, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRANTA STEAM SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 266HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 4.5.41. TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK. 1 BOMB ON THE PORT BEAM, 3 STRUCK THE SHIP AMIDSHIPS AND 1 FELL ON THE STARBOARD BEAM.

General Comments

BOWS W, BROKEN MIDSHIPS, DEEP TRAWL SCOURS CLOSE E

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FAQ

Where is the ROYSTON wreck located?

The ROYSTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.534 N,0 39.488 E.

How deep is the ROYSTON and where exactly is it located?

The ROYSTON lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.534 N,0 39.488 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYSTON?

The seabed around the ROYSTON lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ROYSTON sink?

The ROYSTON sank on May 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROYSTON discovered?

The wreck of the ROYSTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROYSTON belong to?

The ROYSTON belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the ROYSTON carrying?

The ROYSTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROYSTON?

The ROYSTON had a tonnage of 2722 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYSTON?

The ROYSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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