Rosary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rosary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.026 N,2 7.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.717100
  • Longitude: 2.131450
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSARY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 37
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6MILES W BY N FROM SMITHS KNOLL SPAR BUOY. (LLWW1). POSN 524300N, 020800E. INS ON BA 2182A. H4282/26 14.10.26 ERASED WRECK FROM 2182A AND INS NDW (PA) (1917) ON BA 1094. H3730/69 18.9.69 NOTHING FOUND ON GENERAL SONAR SEARCH, NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH MADE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). DELETE. NE 1504. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524308N, 020800E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE IN FISHING GROUNDS. SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSARY wreck located?

The ROSARY wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.026 N,2 7.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSARY?

The seabed around the ROSARY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ROSARY sink?

The ROSARY sank on Sep 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROSARY discovered?

The wreck of the ROSARY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ROSARY belong to?

The ROSARY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROSARY?

The ROSARY had a tonnage of 37 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSARY?

The ROSARY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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