Rose Of Devon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rose of devon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.434 N,5 14.912 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.290567
  • Longitude: -5.248533
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSE OF DEVON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 405
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 25.5.77 H1282/77/116 25.5.77 REPD LOST OFF PORTHTOWAN. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). POSN 501724N, 051451W FOR FILING ONLY. 21.11.11 21.11.11 NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2011

Circumstances of loss

ON VOYAGE FROM PLYMOUTH TO CARDIFF WITH BALLAST WHEN SHE STRUCK FAR OUT IN THE SURF OFF PORTREATH DURING A NNW GALE. LIGHTNING AND HEAVY RAIN SQUALLS HID HER FLARES AND ROCKETS AND AT DAWN HER SHATTERED HULL, FESTOONED WITH CHAINS AND ROPES, EBBED DRY OFF WHEAL SALLY CLIFF. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 2).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ROSE OF DEVON wreck located?

The ROSE OF DEVON wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.434 N,5 14.912 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSE OF DEVON?

The seabed around the ROSE OF DEVON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ROSE OF DEVON sink?

The ROSE OF DEVON sank on Nov 29, 1897.

When was the wreck of the ROSE OF DEVON discovered?

The wreck of the ROSE OF DEVON was discovered in 1897.

What country did the ROSE OF DEVON belong to?

The ROSE OF DEVON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSE OF DEVON carrying?

The ROSE OF DEVON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROSE OF DEVON?

The ROSE OF DEVON had a tonnage of 405 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSE OF DEVON?

The ROSE OF DEVON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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