Rossmore (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rossmore (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.243 N,5 15.46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.420717
  • Longitude: -5.257667
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 113
Tonnage 627
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Surveying Details

H01268/41 26.3.41 H01268/41 WK IN 502500N, 051500W, ABOUT 12M NE GODREVEY ISLAND. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 26.3.41). H4698/59 6.6.61 H4698/59 6.6.61 POSN THOUGHT DOUBTFUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 25MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 11.6.07 11.6.07 DIVED IN 5025.274N, 0515.047W [WGD]. IN TWO PARTS BROKEN FWD OF ENGINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND SHAFT WITH IRON PROP ARE INTACT. FWD PART NOT YET DIVED. (R ROSEVEARE, TELECON 11.6.07). RETAIN AS WK USC 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 5.10.09 IN 5025.243N, 0515.460W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.40 IN GEN DEPTH 36.95MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HT 2.55MTRS. LIES 113/293 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). APPARENTELY INTACT. AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COUNTY OF CORNWALL SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ESE

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FAQ

Where is the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.243 N,5 15.46 W.

How deep is the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.243 N,5 15.46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 627 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSSMORE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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