Rothesay Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rothesay castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.144 N,6 21.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.885733
  • Longitude: -6.362633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTHESAY CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 7016
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H391/40 1.3.40 H391/40 1.3.40 ST IN 555345N, 062100W. (NOIC GLASGOW). - NM 542/40. H1280/75 7.3.75 H1280/75 7.3.75 ENGINE EXPOSED AT LW OR IN TROUGHS OF HEAVY SWELLS. CORRECT POSN IS 555330N, 062435W. (MR P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA YET. H1288/75 10.3.76 H1288/75 & H1270/75 10.3.76 POSN 555309N, 062142W. POSN FIXED BY PLOTTING AFTER DIVING ON WK SEVERAL TIMES AND READING OFF POSN FROM CHART. (MR P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 5.10.75). AMEND POSN BR STD. 22.6.83 22.6.83 SALVAGE RIGHTS OWNED BY PORT CHARLOTTE HOTEL, ISLAY. (DIVER MAGAZINE, APR'81). HH100/351/13 25.6.98 HH100/351/13 25.6.98 NO WRECKAGE VISIBLE ABOVE WATER EVEN AT LOW WATER SPRINGS. (R EATON, ISLAY MARINE CHARTERS, FAX 24.6.98). WK IS AN EXCITING DIVE FOR EXPERIENCED DIVERS IN PERFECT WEATHER. WRECKAGE LIES IN APPROX 8MTRS, SW OF EILEAN BEAG. ALTHOUGH HEAVILY SALVAGED STILL A LARGE AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE INCLUDING PROP SHAFT RISING FROM THE SEABED AS RESULT OF STERN BEING UPSIDE DOWN. PROP SHAFT REACHES TO WITHIN 2MTRS OF SURFACE. PIECES OF HULL, KEEL, & ENGINE STILL PRESENT. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS BY P MOIR PUBLISHED 1994). 4.10.00 4.10.00 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO DW. BR STD. 28.1.13 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED. AREA TOO SHALLOW TO ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION CASTLE LINE. 8 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. WAS RUNNING A ZIG-ZAG AT 16 KNOTS WHEN SHE DROVE ASHORE NEAR NAVE ISLAND, ISLAY. BROKE IN TWO WITHIN 24 HOURS AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO PIECES. CREW RECOVERED BY PORT ASKAIG LIFEBOAT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROTHESAY CASTLE wreck located?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.144 N,6 21.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTHESAY CASTLE?

The seabed around the ROTHESAY CASTLE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ROTHESAY CASTLE sink?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE sank on Jan 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROTHESAY CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the ROTHESAY CASTLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROTHESAY CASTLE belong to?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTHESAY CASTLE carrying?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ROTHESAY CASTLE?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE had a tonnage of 7016 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTHESAY CASTLE?

The ROTHESAY CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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