Rolfsborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rolfsborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.254 N,2 52.014 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.137567
  • Longitude: -2.866900
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROLFSBORG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1825
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2003

Surveying Details

H3651/45 2.8.45 LOCATED IN 560816N, 025215W. STANDS 40FT HIGH. AREA SWEPT CLEAR TO 60FT. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (C IN C ROSYTH, 16.7.45). INS AS NDW. - NM 2303/45. H2618/60 28.7.60 LOCATED IN 560817N, 025155W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15FMS IN GEN DEPTH 25FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 30.7.68 AMEND TO WK 15FMS. BR STD. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. NC 734. H454/67 24.5.77 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'ROCKY MILL'. (DUNBAR CG, HN 5.5.77). H1310/87/28 29.7.87 LOCATED IN 560813N, 025203W USING DECCA. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING ON PORT SIDE, AND STANDS 12MTRS HIGH. (W MURNEY, 19.7.87). NCA YET. HH100/351/06 2.6.93 DIVED ON IN 560818N, 025201W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES INTACT, EXCEPT FOR COLLISION DAMAGE NEAR PORT QUARTER, WITH 45 DEG LIST TO PORT. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA YET. HH090/605/01 26.1.94 EXAM'D 22.8.93 IN 560815.7N, 025155.7W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. WELL DEFINED WK LYING 070/250 DEG, ON ITS SIDE WITH NETS ATTACHED. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). - NM 559/94.

Circumstances of loss

ORIGINALLY FINNISH REGISTERED AND TAKEN AS A PRIZE. BUILT IN 1915 BY FREDRIKSTAD, NORWAY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR AAHUS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS EMPIRE SWORDSMAN WHIST AT ANCHOR IN LARGO BAY. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, 45 DEGS LIST TO PORT, NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 8.254 N,2 52.014 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROLFSBORG wreck located?

The ROLFSBORG wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.254 N,2 52.014 W.

How deep is the ROLFSBORG and where exactly is it located?

The ROLFSBORG lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.254 N,2 52.014 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROLFSBORG?

The seabed around the ROLFSBORG lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ROLFSBORG sink?

The ROLFSBORG sank on Jul 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ROLFSBORG discovered?

The wreck of the ROLFSBORG was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ROLFSBORG belong to?

The ROLFSBORG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROLFSBORG carrying?

The ROLFSBORG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROLFSBORG?

The ROLFSBORG had a tonnage of 1825 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROLFSBORG?

The ROLFSBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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