Empire Rosebery Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire rosebery Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 23.046 N,0 36.534 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.384100
  • Longitude: -0.608900
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE ROSEBERY
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 92 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers UNLIT E CARD SPAR BUOY 'ROSEBERRY' CLOSE NE
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H03323/44 28.9.44 SUNK 010DEGS, 3.1M FROM ARROMANCHES CH. VISIBLE AT LW. (NOIC ARROW, 24.8.44). CHART AS DW (MAST) IN 492318N, 003628W. - NM 2099/44. H02723/44 11.11.44 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, 50DEGS, 0.75C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2459/44. H6733/48 19.10.48 SLIGHT AMENDMENT TO POSN OF BUOY. (FRENCH NM 37 3109 48). NCA. H6733/48 12.12.52 AMEND TO WK 1FM [1.8MTRS] IN 492306N, 003632W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S. (FRENCH NM 52 43 36). - NM 2578/52. 25.6.55 SHOWN AS WK 1FM [1.8MTRS] IN 492306N, 003632W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH E TOPMARK, CLOSE E ON FRENCH CHART. - NM 339/54. 31.1.79 AMEND BUOY TO E CARDINAL ON IALA NE 2073. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 2.2MTRS [1FM 1FT] IN 492306N, 003627W ON FRENCH 6927 [1981 EDN]. R/P. 11.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 2.2MTRS IN 492306N, 003627W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK OF 'EMPIRE ROSEBERRY' IN 492306N, 003627W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590159). SHOWN AS WK 2.2MTRS IN 492306N, 003627W [EUR] MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'ROSEBERRY' CLOSE NE ON NC 2613. 28.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4923.046N, 0036.534W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY EXPLOSION, PROBABLY A MINE. (NOIC ARROW). SANK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PORT EN BESSIN TO HAMBLE. 13 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2). VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY BLYTHSWOOD SB CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK 2M N OF ARROMANCHES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT [C ROWBOTHAM & SONS]. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 23.046 N,0 36.534 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE ROSEBERY wreck located?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY wreck is located at coordinates 49 23.046 N,0 36.534 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE ROSEBERY and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 23.046 N,0 36.534 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE ROSEBERY?

The seabed around the EMPIRE ROSEBERY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE ROSEBERY sink?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY sank on Aug 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE ROSEBERY discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE ROSEBERY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EMPIRE ROSEBERY belong to?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE ROSEBERY?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE ROSEBERY?

The EMPIRE ROSEBERY is classified as a tanker.

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