Rosafred Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rosafred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.902 N,8 6.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.865033
  • Longitude: 8.115667
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSAFRED
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1348
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019

Surveying Details

H8674/47 17.12.47 WK OF SS ROSAFRED IN 535200N, 080714E. (HAMBURG NM 2126/47) NE 3346. H8674/47 20.12.48 SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.2MTRS [5FMS] IN 535206.5N, 080705.7E. MARKED BY G BUOY, W TOPMARK. (HAMBURG NM 2249/48). BR STD. H4623/45 2.10.56 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG TNM 3109/56). NCA. H2196/54 23.11.84 AREA NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 3981/84). BR STD. 36.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 15.1MTRS IN 5351.902N, 0806.940E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 15.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY SCHEEPSBOUW DE AMER, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 153NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VERKEBACKS ANGF.-A/B. ON PASSAGE EMDEN TO SWEDEN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT OFF BREMERHAVEN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSAFRED wreck located?

The ROSAFRED wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.902 N,8 6.94 E.

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

The ROSAFRED lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.902 N,8 6.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSAFRED?

The seabed around the ROSAFRED lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROSAFRED sink?

The ROSAFRED sank on Sep 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ROSAFRED discovered?

The wreck of the ROSAFRED was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ROSAFRED belong to?

The ROSAFRED belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ROSAFRED?

The ROSAFRED had a tonnage of 1348 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSAFRED?

The ROSAFRED is classified as a steam ship.

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