Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.949 N,0 6.495 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.132483
  • Longitude: -0.108250
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSA
Type lighter
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2009

Surveying Details

H3557/30 31.5.60 REPORTED TO BE 300 YARDS NORTH OF NORTH LANDING. THE WRECK, INCLUDING CARGO, WAS SOLD TO MESSRS JOHN DEHEER LTD OF 18 HIGH STREET,HULL ON 5.5.30. (CP DEPARTMENT, PRINCES HOUSE, 16.5.30). H3111/68 23.10.68 VESSEL MAY BE AN ADMIRALTY FUELLING VESSEL BUT IS DEFINITELY AN OLD TYPE. VERY TALL FUNNEL AFT. (P BAKER, 19.10.68). H1310/87/15 19.5.87 SMALL ADMIRALTY FUELLING VESSEL. PARTS OF HER BOILER AND PLATES CAN BE SEEN AT LW WEDGED BETWEEN THE ROCKS. (A GODFREY, 11.3.87). HH090/730/01 19.12.97 WRECKAGE OBSERVED WEDGED BETWEEN THE ROCKS AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. DUE TO SURROUNDING TOPOGRAPHY IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO SURVEY THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 23.7.09 RECORD REVIEWED. CLOSE TO BASE OF CLIFFS. AMEND FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT ASHORE ON WEST SCAR ROCKS IN FOG.

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FAQ

Where is the ROSA wreck located?

The ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.949 N,0 6.495 W.

When did the ROSA sink?

The ROSA sank on Apr 28, 1930.

When was the wreck of the ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the ROSA was discovered in 1930.

What country did the ROSA belong to?

The ROSA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ROSA?

The ROSA is classified as a lighter.

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