Roscommon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Roscommon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.404 N,8 1.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.490067
  • Longitude: -8.017233
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSCOMMON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.3 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11.7
Sonar Length 132
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 8328
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

H2175/81 9.1.81 H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 15.5.80 IN 552922N, 080100W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 130MTRS. LYING 080/260DEG. LARGE BROKEN UP CONTACT WITH APPARENTLY A MAST AT W END. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). INS AS WK 63MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 22.9.04 HH100/351/22 22.9.04 DIVED 9.9.04 IN LISTED POSN. BADLY BROKEN ON SEABED AT 76MTRS. LARGE GUN ON STERN. FOUR BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT, RISING TO 70MTRS. THREE HOLDS CONTAIN GENERAL CARGO OF PLATES, BOTTLES, ROLLS OF LINO, VARIOUS RUBBER COILS, TYRES ETC. NUMBER OF BOILERS, STERN GUN AND PORCELAIN WITH 'AUSTRALIAN LIMITED STEAMSHIPS' CONFIRM IDENTITY. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 13.9.04). NCA. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5529.404N, 0801.034W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 132MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 070/250 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT WITH BOWS NE. HIGH POINT, PRESUMED BOILERS, MIDSHIPS. SCOUR AT BOTH ENDS. AMEND WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 66.83MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 66MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-OSWESTRY GRANGE. BUILT IN 1902 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION SS CO, NEW ZEALAND. FOUR BOILERS, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR AUSTRALIA. TORPEDOED BY U-53. (SIBI).

General Comments

HULL FORM INTACT BUT BROKEN UP, BOWS NE, SCOUR AT ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the ROSCOMMON wreck located?

The ROSCOMMON wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.404 N,8 1.034 W.

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

The ROSCOMMON lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.404 N,8 1.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSCOMMON?

The seabed around the ROSCOMMON lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ROSCOMMON sink?

The ROSCOMMON sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROSCOMMON discovered?

The wreck of the ROSCOMMON was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ROSCOMMON belong to?

The ROSCOMMON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSCOMMON carrying?

The ROSCOMMON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROSCOMMON?

The ROSCOMMON had a tonnage of 8328 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSCOMMON?

The ROSCOMMON is classified as a steam ship.

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