Roseneath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Roseneath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.304 N,5 6.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.838400
  • Longitude: -5.116400
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSENEATH
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 56.9 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 758
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1889
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1287/75 26.8.75 WK LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED IN 545018N, 050655W. (P C MILLER LTR, DTD 18.8.75). NCA. H1288/75 18.3.75 WK LIES CLOSE INSHORE AT MOUTH OF A GULLY. SCATTERED AROUND THE BASE OF SOME LARGE ROCKS IN ABOUT 8 TO 10 MTRS OF WATER. NOTHING LEFT STANDING. WRECK HAS BEEN REDUCED TO QUITE SMALL PIECES SPREAD OVER A LARGE AREA. IDENTIFIED AND LOCATED FROM LOCAL NEWSPAPER. (P C MILLER LTR, DTD 15.10.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

3 MASTED SAILING VESSEL, BUILT IN 1857 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR. JAMES SPENCER. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR GLASGOW. LEFT DUBLIN UNDER TOW OF TUG 'DEFIANCE'. THE TOW PARTED & SHE RAN AGROUND & CAPSIZED IN HEAVY SEAS ON ROCKS NEAR CASTLE POINT, S OF PORTPATRICK. 6 LIVES WERE LOST. (WRECK REPORT, PLIMSOLL.ORG & CLYDESITE.CO)

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FAQ

Where is the ROSENEATH wreck located?

The ROSENEATH wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.304 N,5 6.984 W.

When did the ROSENEATH sink?

The ROSENEATH sank on Feb 2, 1889.

When was the wreck of the ROSENEATH discovered?

The wreck of the ROSENEATH was discovered in 1889.

What country did the ROSENEATH belong to?

The ROSENEATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSENEATH carrying?

The ROSENEATH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROSENEATH?

The ROSENEATH had a tonnage of 758 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSENEATH?

The ROSENEATH is classified as a barque.

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