Rosalie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Rosalie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.097 N,1 7.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.951617
  • Longitude: 1.133317
Wreck Depth -0.02 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSALIE (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 181
Tonnage 4248
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1915
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2017

Surveying Details

1950 ST DRIES 9 FT IN 525702N, 010815E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950, E8865/LT). BR STD. 6.4.67 MAY BE WRECK OF COLLIER SUNK 50 YRS AGO OFF BEACH AT WEYBOURNE. HALF THE WRECK OBSCURED BY THICK GROWTH OF ANENOMES. (IPSWICH & STOWMARKET BRANCH BSAC - UNDERWATER WORLD MAG, APRIL). 25.5.67 REPD TO BE SS ROSALIE LYING IN 25 FT WATER. MASS OF PLATE AND ENGINE ROOM REMAINS. BATTERY OF 4 BOILERS. (P BAKER, REPORT DTD 17.5.67). 23.6.69 DELETE DRIES 9 FT. LC 106. H1287/77/313 12.5.78 SHOWS AT LW. LYING IN 22FT. BOLLARDS & PROPELLER FOUND. SUPERSTRUCTURE & STEEL PLATES SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA. 4 BOILERS IN CENTRE. SCOUR 2FT DEEP ON SE SIDE. (M B GOODRICK). 5.4.82 MAST VISIBLE AT ANY STATE OF TIDE EXCEPT HWS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL II). 18.5.15 WK DRIES 0.02MTRS IN 5257.097N, 0107.999E [WGD], LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. ORIENTATION NORTH. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). AMEND TO DRIES 0.02MTRS, NFS. SEP2017/000214793 2.8.17 WK 0.1MTRS IN 5257.097N, 0107.999E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.1MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, ORIENTATION 181DEG. (FUGRO H102-FGBML_001, M/B SURVEY).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NEW RUPERRA STEAM SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 387HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SAN FRANCISCO. TORPEDOED BY UB-11. ANCHORED AND LATER BEACHED AT WEYBOURNE, NORFOLK.

General Comments

SUPERSTRUCTURE & PLATES SPREAD OVER A LARGE AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 57.097 N,1 7.999 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.097 N,1 7.999 E.

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

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -0.02 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.097 N,1 7.999 E.

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

The seabed around the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 10, 1915.

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

The wreck of the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1950.

What country did the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4248 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSALIE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSALIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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