Rota Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.976 N,3 18.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.416267
  • Longitude: -3.315033
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 100.9
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2171
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0990.0,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Surveying Details

ATTACKED 7M S FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW1SL). H2502/51 24.5.51 WK IN 502456N, 031843W. DEPTH OVER WK 16FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 43FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 16FMS [29MTRS]. BR STD. H1310/81 2.9.81 WK UPRIGHT & COMPLETE,BUT WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE BETWEEN BOWS AND BRIDGE, ON STBD SIDE. IDENTIFIED AS THE ROTA BY BELL RECOVERED 20.6.81. (A HILLGROVE, 31.8.81). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502454N, 031838W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 27.9.84 EXAM'D 27.5.84 IN 502457N, 031850W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 28.0MTRS, FOUL 28.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS, LENGTH 98MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 071/251DEGS. CONSIDERED FOUL WAS OBTAINED ON MAST WHICH DOES NOT SHOW ON SONAR OR E/S TRACES. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2778/84. 2.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5024.976N, 0318.902W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 44.5MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 1100MTRS ALONG 050/230 DEGS. LENGTH 100.9MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 10.7MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. DAMAGED FWD OF THE BRIDGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS ENE. AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY DUNLOP, BREMNER & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DANSK RUSSISKE D/S. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 262 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BENISAF FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. 5 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS ENE, SCOUR RUNS 050/230 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the ROTA wreck located?

The ROTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.976 N,3 18.902 W.

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

The ROTA lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.976 N,3 18.902 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTA?

The seabed around the ROTA lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the ROTA sink?

The ROTA sank on Jul 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROTA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ROTA belong to?

The ROTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTA carrying?

The ROTA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ROTA?

The ROTA had a tonnage of 2171 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTA?

The ROTA is classified as a steam ship.

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