Tom Roper (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Tom roper (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.138 N,3 10.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.935633
  • Longitude: -3.167383
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 2.6
Tonnage 120
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2015

Surveying Details

25.10.17 SUNK 20M SSE OF START POINT. (BOT, DOCKET M74143/17). SUNK 20M SE OF START POINT. (LLWW1). POSN: 495900N, 031300W, APPROX. HH090/496/02 21.2.91 ILL-DEFINED SONAR CONTACT GIVING NO MAGNETIC DEFLECTION EXAM'D 26.9.90 IN 495608.3N, 031002.6W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.3 IN GEN DEPTH 64.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS APPROX, WIDTH 5MTRS. TWO OTHER SEPARATE FEATURES: A] 1.5MTR HIGH, 80MTRS W; B] 3MTRS HIGH, 120MTRS ON BRG 155DEGS FROM MAIN CONTACT. MAY BE EITHER A WOODEN WRECK OR A NATURAL FEATURE. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1008, HI 496). CHART AS F 62MTRS. BR STD. HH226/410/01 4.4.91 SHOWN ON NM BLOCK 1480/91. 15.10.15 EXAM'D 17.6.15. NOT VISABLE IN BATHY DATASET. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1480). RETAIN FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GUERNSEY FOR CARDIFF. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M SE OF START POINT. 1 LIFE LOST. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.138 N,3 10.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY)?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY)?

The TOM ROPER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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