Rosa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rosa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 0.849 N,1 14.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.014150
  • Longitude: -1.234417
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1939
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details H0266/39 14.6.40 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 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 2 CONTACTS LOCATED IN APPROX 550054N, 011406W [OGB]. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). NCA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 5.7.98 IN 550050.9N, 011403.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. WRECK BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. TWO PIECES ARE SIDE BY SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 4.5.07 4.5.07 THIS COULD BE ROSA. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY VERSCHURE & CO, AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMEMENT L HERMENS, SOC ANON BRUGES. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BELGIUM. STRUCK MINE LAID BY DESTROYERS Z4, Z8, Z14 & Z15 UNDER THE COVER OF Z19 DURING THE NIGHT OF 12/13 DECEMBER. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO. PIECES SIDE BY SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.849 N,1 14.065 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROSA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.849 N,1 14.065 W.

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

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.849 N,1 14.065 W.

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

The seabed around the ROSA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ROSA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1939.

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

The wreck of the ROSA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ROSA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What cargo was the ROSA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROSA (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1146 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSA (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.