Rochester (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rochester (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.283 N,0 42.207 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.888050
  • Longitude: 0.703450
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1944
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2002

Surveying Details

H0148/44 2.8.44 SUNK IN POSN 535400N, 004230E. (MINESWEEPING SUMMARY NO 250 FOR 26.7 TO 2.8.44). NCA. H4064/85 22.8.86 EXAM'D IN 535316N, 004219E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.3MTRS, FOUL AT 38.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.8MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 28MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEGS. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). INS AS SW 38MTRS. BR STD. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 17.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 1.1MTR. THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION BECAUSE OF WEAK SONAR & E/S RETURNS. (UDI, HI 321A). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY MACKIE & THOMPSON, GOVAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDATED FISHERIES CO, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR FISHING AND RETURN. MINED DURING RETURN PASSAGE. ONE MAN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.283 N,0 42.207 E.

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

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.283 N,0 42.207 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 27, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY)?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY)?

The ROCHESTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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