Rota Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 47.17 N,11 3.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.786167
  • Longitude: 11.056617
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ROTA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2016

Surveying Details

H5450/47 15.8.47 INS DW (MAST) IN 564618N, 110330E. (DANISH NM 13/645/47). - NM 2193/47. H5450/47 16.2.48 AMEND POSN TO 564712N, 110328E. (DANISH NM 4/342/48). - NM 325/48. H5450/47 25.3.48 INS G WK MARK WITH 1 FLAG CLOSE S OF WK. (DANISH NM 7/458/48). BR STD. H5450/47 7.5.48 AMEND TO WK 7.9 MTRS. (DANISH NM 12/660/48). AMEND WK 4.2FMS. - NM 949/48. H5450/47 30.8.48 AMEND TO WK 10.0MTRS & DELETE BUOY. (DANISH NM 28/1299/48). AMEND WK 5.3FMS. - NM 1928/48. 10.12.76 AMEND WK 10.0MTRS. NC 2114. SEP 2016/000085600 21.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 101 (EDN 11, COR TO 18.3.16). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN MAY 1947.

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FAQ

Where is the ROTA wreck located?

The ROTA wreck is located at coordinates 56 47.17 N,11 3.397 E.

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

The ROTA lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 56 47.17 N,11 3.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTA?

The seabed around the ROTA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ROTA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTA was discovered in 1947.

What country did the ROTA belong to?

The ROTA belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the ROTA?

The ROTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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