Rose Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rose marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.426 N,1 36.205 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.957100
  • Longitude: 1.603417
Wreck Depth 21.35 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSE MARIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 180
Tonnage 1579
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1923
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 150.0,,005.0,
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Surveying Details

H8536/23 24.12.23 LOCATED IN 525726N, 013549E. HAISBORO LT HO 194.50 DEG 8.4M. FOUND LYING ON HER SIDE IN 88 FT AT LWST. DEPTH OVER WRECK 52 FT. LYING SW BY S/NE BY N. (TH 24.12.23, CG SHERRINGHAM & LL). INS AS WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM ACTION. 1950 LOCATED AND SWEPT BY SONAR. DEPTH 12 FMS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 27.1.83 EXAM'D 4.6.81 IN 525724N, 013620E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21 IN GEN DEPTH 26 MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 112MTRS. LYING 020/200 DEGS IN AND TO THE S OF AN EXTENDING SCOUR. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 3.6.15 EXAM'D 20.10.14 IN 5257.426N, 0136.205E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS, EXTENDS 150MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT, BROKEN MIDSHIP. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 21.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SPERO, EX-ASHTREE. BUILT BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RODNEY SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT, BROKEN MIDSHIP

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FAQ

Where is the ROSE MARIE wreck located?

The ROSE MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.426 N,1 36.205 E.

How deep is the ROSE MARIE and where exactly is it located?

The ROSE MARIE lies at a depth of about 21.35 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.426 N,1 36.205 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSE MARIE?

The seabed around the ROSE MARIE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ROSE MARIE sink?

The ROSE MARIE sank on Dec 11, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ROSE MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the ROSE MARIE was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ROSE MARIE belong to?

The ROSE MARIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSE MARIE carrying?

The ROSE MARIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROSE MARIE?

The ROSE MARIE had a tonnage of 1579 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSE MARIE?

The ROSE MARIE is classified as a steam ship.

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