Rotha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rotha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.255 N,1 16.411 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.970917
  • Longitude: -1.273517
Wreck Depth 38.01 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTHA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 68.2
Sonar Width 21.3
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 128
Tonnage 1108
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1902
Bottom Texture 1,6
Scour Dimensions 008.0,053.8,000.2,123
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1998

Surveying Details

H1657/62 14.5.62 WK LOCATED IN 541813N, 011612W [OGB] USING HSA. FOUND BY CHANCE OROPESA SWEEP. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 124FT IN GEN DEPTH 140FT. SCOUR 142FT. (HMS SHACKLETON). INS AS SW 12FMS. BR STD. 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 21FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT LOCATED. (ISS, HI 9/70). NCA. 25.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 37MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 30.12.98 EXAM'D 18.7.98 IN 545815.0N, 011624.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.1, FOUL 38.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.2 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED. SUPERSTRUCTURE STANDS PROUD OF SEABED. SOME DEBRIS AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 20.10.99 HH100/351/15 20.10.99 NOT POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS ROTHA BUT POSN IS CORRECT AND WK APPEARS TO BE VERY OLD AND PRE WW1. LIES ON STONE AND PEBBLE SEABED. SUBSTANTIAL BUT WELL BROKEN UP. BOWS ARE FAIRLY INTACT AND LIE AT 60 DEGS TO REST OF THE WK. THE SECTION WHERE THE HOLD IS STILL HAS ITS SHAPE AND COULD BE ENTERED. BOILER AND ENGINE ARE OPENLY VISIBLE IN THE CENTRE OF THE WRECKAGE. GENERALLY THE REST OF THE WK IS A JUMBLED PILE OF TWISTED GIRDERS, STEEL PLATES, LENGTHS OF BENT AND FLATTENED COPPER PIPE AND BROKEN MACHINERY. (R YOUNG). 18.6.01 18.6.01 HAS BEEN DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BRASS NAME PLATE INSCRIBED 'ROTHA' HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (R YOUNG, TELECON). SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5458.255N, 0116.411W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 68.2MTRS, WIDTH 21.3MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 128/308DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 53.8MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP TOWARD 123DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH LOTS OF LINEAR DEBRIS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY J LAING AT SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHARP & CO OF NEWCASTLE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. IRON PROPELLER. MACHINERY BUILT BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO OF SUNDERLAND. COLLIDED WITH THE DANISH STEAMER SKJOLD. PASSAGE TYNE FOR DARTMOUTH. CARGO COAL.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ROTHA wreck located?

The ROTHA wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.255 N,1 16.411 W.

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

The ROTHA lies at a depth of about 38.01 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.255 N,1 16.411 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTHA?

The seabed around the ROTHA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the ROTHA sink?

The ROTHA sank on Feb 23, 1902.

When was the wreck of the ROTHA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTHA was discovered in 1962.

What country did the ROTHA belong to?

The ROTHA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTHA carrying?

The ROTHA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROTHA?

The ROTHA had a tonnage of 1108 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTHA?

The ROTHA is classified as a steam ship.

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