Rose Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rose castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 36.05 N,52 57.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.600833
  • Longitude: -52.965000
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSE CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 138.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 7803
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 473600N, 525800W. (WW2SL). H5175/46 14.10.46 H5175/46 14.10.46 DW IN 473603N, 525754W. (SS PORT ROYAL PARK). - NM 3488/46.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 1988

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROSE CASTLE SS CO. PASSAGE FOR SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA. TORPEDOED BY U-518 WHILE LYING OFF BELL ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSE CASTLE wreck located?

The ROSE CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 47 36.05 N,52 57.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSE CASTLE?

The seabed around the ROSE CASTLE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ROSE CASTLE sink?

The ROSE CASTLE sank on Nov 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ROSE CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the ROSE CASTLE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ROSE CASTLE belong to?

The ROSE CASTLE belonged to CA.

What cargo was the ROSE CASTLE carrying?

The ROSE CASTLE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ROSE CASTLE?

The ROSE CASTLE had a tonnage of 7803 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSE CASTLE?

The ROSE CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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