Glen Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Glen rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 19.508 N,5 47.548 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.325133
  • Longitude: -5.792467
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN ROSA
Type lighter
Flag GB
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2014

Surveying Details

H630/58 4.6.58 H630/58 4.6.58 ASHORE 1.5-2M NE OF FRANK LOCKWOODS ISLE. (LL & MOT OBSTN REPORT). H630/58 29.9.58 H630/58 29.9.58 ST IN 561931N, 054729W. FIXED BY GYRO BRGS. (HMS SHACKLETON, HN 8/58). BR STD. H630/58 15.9.59 H630/58 15.9.59 OBSERVED ABOVE HWL. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO. (HMS SHACKLETON, HN). H1310/83/28 13.6.83 H1310/83/28 13.6.83 REMAINS OF TRIPLE EXPANSION STEAM ENGINE DATED 1938 ON SHORE IN THIS POSN. MORE WRECKAGE IN 3-50MTRS OF WATER TO THE SE. (PAUL CAMILLI, 5.6.83). NCA. 8.2.06 8.2.06 [EUT] POSN: 5619.508N, 0547.548W. NE 2387. 16.4.14 16.4.14 NOT VISIBLE ON FLASH EARTH. PREVIOUSLY NOTED THAT WK AND REMAINS OF ENGINE WERE ASHORE. AMEND FOUL TO COVER ANY WRECKAGE CLOSE INSHORE.

Circumstances of loss

EX-VIC 29, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G & G HAMILTON, GLASGOW. PASSAGE TROON FOR BUNESSAN. RAN ASHORE IN FOG WHEN COMPASS WAS AFFECTED BY LOCAL MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN AREA TO S OF ISLAND OF MULL. CREW OF 4 RESCUED. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the GLEN ROSA wreck located?

The GLEN ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 56 19.508 N,5 47.548 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN ROSA?

The seabed around the GLEN ROSA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the GLEN ROSA sink?

The GLEN ROSA sank on Jan 15, 1958.

When was the wreck of the GLEN ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN ROSA was discovered in 1958.

What country did the GLEN ROSA belong to?

The GLEN ROSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLEN ROSA carrying?

The GLEN ROSA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN ROSA?

The GLEN ROSA had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN ROSA?

The GLEN ROSA is classified as a lighter.

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