Dudley Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dudley rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.672 N,3 26.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.394533
  • Longitude: -3.440500
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUDLEY ROSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 79.6
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 115
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0490.0,,002.5,020
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01372/41 25.6.41 H01372/41 25.6.41 NDW IN 502332N, 032437W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1458/41. H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 AMENDED TO WK 14FMS. (HMS SEAGULL, E8881). BR STD. 23.2.60 HO1372/41 23.2.60 POSN 502336N, 032436W, OR 098DEGS, 2.8M FROM BERRY HEAD. LEAST DEPTH BY SWEEPING 15FMS. (DARTMOUTH RN COLLEGE, 30.4.41). H2502/51 23.2.60 H2502/51 23.2.60 EXAM'D IN 502338N, 032615W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 31FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). H5413/60 19.1.64 H5413/60 19.1.64 LIES ON AN EVEN KEEL VIRTUALLY INTACT THOUGH THE BRIDGE IS BADLY DAMAGED. UNCONFIRMED REPORT BY ONE DIVER STATED THERE IS A CYLINDRICAL METAL OBJECT (?BOMB) UNDER THE BRIDGE. (BSAC, 17.11.64). H3950/70 22.9.70 H3950/70 22.9.70 AMENDED TO WK 26MTRS. NC 2656. H2396/77 10.2.77 H2396/77 10.2.77 LOCATED 6.75 IN 502331N, 032608W [OGB] USING DECCA. ABOUT 300FT LONG BY SONAR. LIES ABOUT WNW/ESE. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). H5982/82 4.2.83 H5982/82 4.2.83 SHOWN IN 502339N, 032616W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982 EDN]. 24.6.83 24.6.83 THOUGHT TO HAVE ONE, POSSIBLY TWO, MASTS STANDING AND THAT LEAST DEPTH FROM DCS3 IS ABOUT 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 8-10MTRS. COAL CARGO APPARENTLY LIES EITHER SIDE OF HULL. (RACAL SURVEY LTD COLLEGE, BRIXHAM, TELECON HOLDEN/PUGH). NCA YET. H3923/74 28.6.83 H3923/74 28.6.83 DCS HT 14.2MTRS FROM SONAR RECORDS DTD 1979. SCOUR AT BOW & STERN. (RACAL TRAINING SERVICES LTD, 27.6.83). AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. - NM 1795/83. H2923/83 26.9.84 H2923/83 26.9.84 EXAM'D 30.5.84 IN 502338N, 032620W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.1, FOUL 19.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 37.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. WK HAS 2 MASTS, THE W'LY BEING THE HIGHER OF THE TWO. LIES 111/291DEGS. DIVERS REPORT MUCH FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO WK SW 19.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2778/84.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 9.2.99 9.2.99 LOCATED IN 5023.667N, 0326.408W [WGD]. (HMS MIDDLETON, ROUTE SURVEY DTD 6.1997). NCA. 14.11.08 SEP 2008/000090480 14.11.08 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6MTRS, FOUL 27.3MTRS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.83 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 5.3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. UPRIGHT. (TRINITY HOUSE, THV GALATEA, ROS DTD 28.8.08). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS WNW, MASTS NOT EVIDENT WITH M/B. AMEND WK SW 26.5MTRS. - NM 6766/08. 1.5.13 1.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5023.672N, 0326.430W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.4 IN GEN DPETH 35MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS EXTENDS 490MTRS ALONG 020/200 DEGS. LENGTH 79.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS WNW. NO MASTS EVIDENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICHARD HUGHES & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 232NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MCKIE & BAXTER, GLASGOW. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR PORTSMOUTH. HIT BY SINGLE BOMB NEAR THE BRIDGE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS WNW, SCOUR RUNS 020/200 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.672 N,3 26.43 W
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FAQ

Where is the DUDLEY ROSE wreck located?

The DUDLEY ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.672 N,3 26.43 W.

How deep is the DUDLEY ROSE and where exactly is it located?

The DUDLEY ROSE lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.672 N,3 26.43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUDLEY ROSE?

The seabed around the DUDLEY ROSE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the DUDLEY ROSE sink?

The DUDLEY ROSE sank on Apr 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DUDLEY ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the DUDLEY ROSE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DUDLEY ROSE belong to?

The DUDLEY ROSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUDLEY ROSE carrying?

The DUDLEY ROSE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DUDLEY ROSE?

The DUDLEY ROSE had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUDLEY ROSE?

The DUDLEY ROSE is classified as a steam ship.

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