Arosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.22 N,9 59.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.253667
  • Longitude: -9.984167
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AROSA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 206
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

HH292/430/03 19.10.00 RAN INTO DIFFICULTIES 13 MILES OFF SLYNE HEAD, COUNTY GALLOWAY. SANK IN 5315.21N, 0959.00W. (LL 5.10.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH292/430/03 19.10.00 VESSEL HAS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND DEBRIS FROM THE VESSEL IS STILL BEING WASHED UP. (LL 6.10.00). 22.5.01 1 BODY RECOVERED FROM WK BY NAVAL SERVICE DIVERS, 6 STILL MISSING. WK STATED TO LIE IN 24MTRS AND STREWN OVER SEABED. (LL, 17.5.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SLEBECK THREE, EX-BELI INUNA. BUILT IN SPAIN IN 1974. RAN AGROUND ON DOONGUDDLE ROCK. FIVE CREW RECOVERED BUT ONLY ONE ALIVE. SEVEN MISSING. VESSEL OPERATED FROM SPANISH PORT OF MARIN BUT WAS UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AROSA wreck located?

The AROSA wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.22 N,9 59.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AROSA?

The seabed around the AROSA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the AROSA sink?

The AROSA sank on Oct 3, 2000.

When was the wreck of the AROSA discovered?

The wreck of the AROSA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the AROSA belong to?

The AROSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AROSA?

The AROSA had a tonnage of 206 tons.

What type of wreck is the AROSA?

The AROSA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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