Roystons Freedom Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Roystons freedom Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 20.535 N,3 15.574 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 51 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ROYSTONS FREEDOM |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 30, 1979 |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4287/77 20.9.79 H4287/77 20.9.79 SANK IN APPROX 502030N, 031530W [OGB] MARKED BY SMALL BUOY. (LL, 1.9.79). SMALL CRAFT IN 50MTRS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2003/84 11.9.84 H2003/84 11.9.84 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD., HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. 30.4.13 30.4.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 1, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
1.9.79 SANK WHEN BOTTOM OF CRAFT RIPPED OUT BY UNIDENTIFIED UNDERWATER OBJECT. (LL, 1.9.79).
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- Karen Marie (Probably) Wreck 2666.8 M
- Karen Marie Wreck 3297.5 M
- Other Wreck 57064 3330.8 M
- Other Wreck 48015 4066.7 M
- Oryx Wreck 4241.7 M
- Other Wreck 57077 4314.3 M
- Other Wreck 57088 4797.5 M
- Renilde Wreck 5051.5 M
- Other Wreck 29187 5120 M
General Comments
GRP HULL