Rosehill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rosehill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.788 N,4 18.524 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.329800
  • Longitude: -4.308733
Wreck Depth 20.6 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSEHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 93.3
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 102
Tonnage 2788
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2020

Surveying Details

H2537/28 REPD SUNK IN 286DEGS, 3.5M FROM RAME HD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H1282/78/126 - H1270/79 27.6.79 LOCATED IN 501939N, 041827W [OGB] USING DECCA. ARMED MERCHANT SHIP, GUNS STILL MOUNTED ON STERN. LEAST DEPTH, ABOVE BOILERS, 84 IN GEN DEPTH 102FT. WK ABOUT 200FT LONG, BUT DIVED DURING POOR VISIBILITY. IDENTIFIED AS 'ROSEHILL' BY MAKERS NAME AND NUMBER ON STEERING GEAR. (M COOMBS, 25.6.79). CHART AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. 15.8.79 LOCATED IN 502001N, 041829W [OGB] USING DECCA. (MR BOWEN, TELECON). NCA. H1961/79 18.3.81 EXAM'D 28.4.80 IN 501944.8N, 041826.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.9, FOUL AT 22.0MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.44MTRS. LIES ON SIDE OF 23MTR BANK IN AREA OF ROCK & GRAVEL ON HEADING 100/280DEGS. POOR DCS3 RETURN DUE TO MASKING FROM BANK. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71A/80). ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. - NM 767/81. H1961/79 20.5.81 NO EXPLANATION FOR DISCREPANCY BETWEEN SWEPT AND E/S DEPTH CAN BE OFFERED. RECOMMEND E/S DEPTH BE ACCEPTED. (LT CDR B HUMPHREY, 1.5.81, REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL). CHART AS WK 20MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 7.7.93 DIVED ON 7.2.93 IN 501841.5N, 041821.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 24 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. FAIRLY BROKEN UP. BOILERS STANDS 5MTRS CLEAR OF ROCK SEABED. GUN ON STERN. DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH E/S. (G PEACHAM, 30.6.93). NCA. 29.4.02 DIVED IN 1995. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LARGE GUN ON STERN, HULL FAIRLY INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE FLATTENED AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 5MTRS HIGH. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 29.4.02). NCA. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK EXAMINED 28.4.20 IN POSITION 5019.788N, 0418.524W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.60 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 26 MTRS, LENGTH 93 MTRS, WIDTH 18 MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2 MTRS, ORIENTATION 102 DEGS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND DW 20.6 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MINSTER. BUILT IN 1911. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DEVONPORT. TORPEDOED BY UB-40 AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER REBOARDED BUT SANK BEFORE REACHING KENNACK SANDS. (SIBI, WW1SL & LL WW1).

General Comments

HULL INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the ROSEHILL wreck located?

The ROSEHILL wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.788 N,4 18.524 W.

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

The ROSEHILL lies at a depth of about 20.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.788 N,4 18.524 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSEHILL?

The seabed around the ROSEHILL lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the ROSEHILL sink?

The ROSEHILL sank on Sep 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROSEHILL discovered?

The wreck of the ROSEHILL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ROSEHILL belong to?

The ROSEHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSEHILL carrying?

The ROSEHILL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROSEHILL?

The ROSEHILL had a tonnage of 2788 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSEHILL?

The ROSEHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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