Rosary Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Rosary Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 43.026 N,2 7.887 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE IN FISHING GROUNDS. SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (LLWW1).
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