Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 1.705 N,1 13.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.028417
  • Longitude: -1.218300
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSA
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 1146
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0266/39 14.6.40 SUNK IN 550142N, 011300W APPROX OR 082.5 DEG, 6.4M FROM R.TYNE N B'WTR LT, OR 108 DEG, 8.3 MILES FROM ST MARY'S OR BAIL IS. LT. (FOIC TYNE). H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). NCA . 31.5.89 FISHERMAN REPORTED TRAWLING MINE FROM OVER THIS WK. IDENTIFIED PRIOR TO ITS DESTRUCTION AS OF GERMAN ORIGIN. (P CRABTREE, LEGAL ADVISOR TO FOSNI, TELECON). HH090/796/01 6.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSA wreck located?

The ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.705 N,1 13.098 W.

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

The ROSA lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.705 N,1 13.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSA?

The seabed around the ROSA lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ROSA sink?

The ROSA sank on Dec 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the ROSA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROSA belong to?

The ROSA belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the ROSA?

The ROSA had a tonnage of 1146 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSA?

The ROSA is classified as a steam ship.