Lord Rosebery Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lord rosebery Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.893 N,1 44.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.614883
  • Longitude: 1.748717
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD ROSEBERY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7641/37 27.11.37 MARKED BY LT BUOY. TNM 2198/37 ISSUED. 28.1.38 INS WK 28FT. CANCEL TNM. - NM ACTION. H7641/37 28.1.38 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 28FT [LWST] IN 523636N, 014442E. (TH, 26.1.38). H3232/55 24.8.55 EXAM'D IN 523648N, 014450E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 18FT, FOUL 19FT. SCOUR 26FT. GENERAL DEPTH 25FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FT. (ECES, 13.10.54). AMEND TO WK 3FMS. - NM 1975/55. H3930/61 17.4.63 NOT FOUND AFTER PROLONGED A/S SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 1962). H1927/69 10.1.69 EXAM'D IN 523652014502E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 30 TO 38FT. SCOUR DEPTH 40FT. SEABED OF SAND. NO SONAR CONTACT. (HMS EGERIA, HI 40/68). TO BE SHOWN AS SW 3FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.7.74 AMENDED TO SW 5.3MTRS. NC 1543 L H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING. SMALL CONTACT ON TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/74). H1960/79 31.3.81 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. NOT SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). AMENDED ABEY. BR STD. HH090/513/01 13.6.91 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE DCS3 SEARCH. GEN DEPTH NOW 8.5MTRS. PRESUME BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 513). HH090/846/01 14.5.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. GEN DEPTH NOW 8MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 846). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 14, 1999
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FAQ

Where is the LORD ROSEBERY wreck located?

The LORD ROSEBERY wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.893 N,1 44.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD ROSEBERY?

The seabed around the LORD ROSEBERY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the LORD ROSEBERY sink?

The LORD ROSEBERY sank on Nov 17, 1937.

When was the wreck of the LORD ROSEBERY discovered?

The wreck of the LORD ROSEBERY was discovered in 1937.

What country did the LORD ROSEBERY belong to?

The LORD ROSEBERY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORD ROSEBERY carrying?

The LORD ROSEBERY was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the LORD ROSEBERY?

The LORD ROSEBERY is classified as a steam ship.

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