Fowey Rose (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fowey rose (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.498 N,5 29.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.824967
  • Longitude: -5.487533
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 35
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 470
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Surveying Details

H02480/41 H02480/41 POSN 515100N, 052800W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 5.6.62 5.6.62 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 1.12.72 1.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 36MTRS. NC 1973. H1921/80 13.6.80 H1921/80 13.6.80 AREA 2 X 1.5 KM SEARCHED USING HYDROSEARCH. NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). DELETED. BR STD. H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 BROKEN UP WK EXAM'D 18.9.78 IN 514928N, 052912W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). BR STD. 22.2.13 22.2.13 EXAM'D 6.7.12 IN 5149.498N, 0529.252W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.65 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 50.79MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, HT 4MTRS. BROKEN INTO A NUMBER OF PIECES. (EMU, HI 1365). LIES APPROX 120/300 DEGS. RETAIN WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 2.4.13 2.4.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.99MTRS. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENMAENMAWR FOR SWANSEA. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 49.498 N,5 29.252 W
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FAQ

Where is the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.498 N,5 29.252 W.

How deep is the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.498 N,5 29.252 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY)?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 470 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY)?

The FOWEY ROSE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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