Roseburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roseburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 54.493 N,0 56.501 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.908217
  • Longitude: 0.941683
Wreck Depth 4 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSEBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 101
Tonnage 3103
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2014

Surveying Details

H597/40 WK IN 505418N, 005624E OR 247DEGS, 1.3M FROM DUNGENESS HIGH LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS ST. H0601/40 27.2.47 INS G CON BUOY 1 CABLE S OF WK. (TH). - NM 507/47. H0601/40 9.9.50 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN. (TH). - NM 1737/50. 19.6.52 SHOWN IN 505420N, 005638E, WITH BUOY, ON SURVEY [E3393]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H0601/40 6.1.53 LOCATED 17.6.52 IN 505426N, 005634E USING HSA. (HMS FRANKLIN). H0601/40 3.8.54 H0601/40 3.8.54 INS BELL AGAINST BUOY. (TH). - NM 1748/54. H0601/40 28.10.57 WRECK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 14FT. (TH). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 2FT AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 2532/57. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 4.3MTRS. NC 536. H495/73 24.3.75 NOT FOUND DURING NORMAL SOUNDING. NO CLOSE SEARCH MADE. GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5054.469N, 0056.467E. 4.12.13 LOCATED 14.8.13 IN 5054.493N, 0056.501E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.00 IN GEN DEPTH 4.7MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 13 MTRS, HT 1.1MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SCATTERED DEBRIS. (EGS, HI 1312). FULLY COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL CONSTRUCTION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. ATTACKED BY E-BOATS AND TORPEDOED 5 MILES OFF DUNGENESS. BEACHED AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE ST JOHNS FOR THE TYNE. CARGO PIT PROPS.

General Comments

FULLY COLLAPSED, DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 54.493 N,0 56.501 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROSEBURN wreck located?

The ROSEBURN wreck is located at coordinates 50 54.493 N,0 56.501 E.

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

The ROSEBURN lies at a depth of about 4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 54.493 N,0 56.501 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSEBURN?

The seabed around the ROSEBURN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ROSEBURN sink?

The ROSEBURN sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROSEBURN discovered?

The wreck of the ROSEBURN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROSEBURN belong to?

The ROSEBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSEBURN carrying?

The ROSEBURN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ROSEBURN?

The ROSEBURN had a tonnage of 3103 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSEBURN?

The ROSEBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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