Rockpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rockpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30 N,10 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.500000
  • Longitude: -10.000000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCKPOOL
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 4502
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

Surveying Details

11.3.18 REPORTED SUNK 30M W OF BROADHAVEN. (LDG SEAMAN RNR 11.3.18) 3.3.18 ALSO REPORTED SUNK IN 543000N, 100000W. (FIRST MATE 3.3.18, ALSO POSN GIVEN IN LL WW1). NCA. LATER REPORTED AS SUNK 12M NE BY N FROM EAGLE ISLAND. (WW1SL) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

ON VOYAGE NEW ORLEANS TO DUBLIN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 94. (LL WW1, KREIG ZUR ZEE)

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FAQ

Where is the ROCKPOOL wreck located?

The ROCKPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 54 30 N,10 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCKPOOL?

The seabed around the ROCKPOOL lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ROCKPOOL sink?

The ROCKPOOL sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ROCKPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the ROCKPOOL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ROCKPOOL belong to?

The ROCKPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROCKPOOL carrying?

The ROCKPOOL was carrying grain,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ROCKPOOL?

The ROCKPOOL had a tonnage of 4502 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROCKPOOL?

The ROCKPOOL is classified as a merchant vessel.

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