Uss Roanoke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uss roanoke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.782 N,4 49.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.263033
  • Longitude: -4.829450
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS ROANOKE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 19.3
Tonnage 2626
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 531900N, 044800W APPROX. H7847/47 15.11.47 H7847/47 15.11.47 NDW IN 531545N, 045037W. (HMTS ARIEL). BR STD. H7847/47 19.10.65 H7847/47 19.10.65 LOCATED IN 531548N, 044937W. CLEAR A/S ECHO & GOOD TRACE OBTAINED AT 250YDS WITH SONAR TYPE 170. WK LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH LEAST E/S DEPTH OF 23FMS. (HMS PALLISER, 9.10.65). BR STD. 2.11.73 2.11.73 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 1970. H1286/76 30.6.76 H1286/76 30.6.76 AMERICAN BUILT VESSEL. UPRIGHT ON SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 125 - 160FT. HAS GUN SPONSONS FOR'D AND AFT AND A LARGE GUN ON STERN. (E HUTTER, 28.6.76). H3814/78 5.7.79 H3814/78 5.7.79 LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FM 4FT (27MTRS). NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH 23FM 4FT (43MTRS). (E GILES, 2.7.79). H1270/79 18.7.79 H1270/79 18.7.79 SWEPT CLEAR AT 29MTRS IN 531546N, 044942W. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL). - NM 1771/79. H1270/79 10.8.79 H1270/79 10.8.79 EXAM'D 12.7.79 IN 531546.2N, 044941.7W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.6 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. DCS3 HT 19.3MTRS. APPEARS TO BE 70MTRS LONG, WITH BEAM 15MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING N/S. NO SCOUR. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO HAVE FALLEN INTO ITS SCOUR AND IN DOING SO BECAME UPRIGHT AND SO MORE DANGEROUS. (HMS BEAGLE, H525, 20.7.79). BR STD. H1935/80 19.3.84 H1935/80 19.3.84 POSN & LEAST DEPTH E/S DEPTH CONFIRMED ON 20.2.81. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). NCA. H1310/87/31 13.8.87 H1310/87/31 13.8.87 DIVED ON 15.7.87. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE ROANOKE. LIES UPRIGHT WITH TOP OF WHEELHOUSE, HIGHEST PART OF WK, STANDING SOME 14MTRS ABOVE SEABED. HULL INTACT FOR'D OF AFTER END OF MIDSHIPS STRUCTURE, BUT DESTROYED AFT OF THIS. (P L SMITH, 31.7.87).
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 1055 WITH LOSS OF 4 LIVES. A UNITED STATES ARMY PROVISION STORE SHIP EN-ROUTE ANTWERP TO NEW YORK.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, AFT END COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the USS ROANOKE wreck located?

The USS ROANOKE wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.782 N,4 49.767 W.

How deep is the USS ROANOKE and where exactly is it located?

The USS ROANOKE lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 53 15.782 N,4 49.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS ROANOKE?

The seabed around the USS ROANOKE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the USS ROANOKE sink?

The USS ROANOKE sank on Jan 11, 1945.

When was the wreck of the USS ROANOKE discovered?

The wreck of the USS ROANOKE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the USS ROANOKE belong to?

The USS ROANOKE belonged to US.

What cargo was the USS ROANOKE carrying?

The USS ROANOKE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the USS ROANOKE?

The USS ROANOKE had a tonnage of 2626 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS ROANOKE?

The USS ROANOKE is classified as a steam ship.

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