Rotorua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rotorua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.479 N,2 59.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.307983
  • Longitude: -2.996217
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTORUA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 147.6 m
Width 19 m
Draught 12.5
Sonar Length 156
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 161
Tonnage 11140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

16.6.41 16.6.41 TRACING SHOWING OPERATION OF A U BOAT HUNT DURING 8 TO 13.6.41. ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN 501800N, 025830W. (NOIC DARTMOUTH). SONAR CONTACT IN 501730N, 025930W. (HD 340 1197). H3526/44 H3526/44 WK IN 501730N, 025930W. H113/45 4.7.45 H113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501705N, 025905W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 4.7.45). H4638/55 22.7.55 H4638/55 22.7.55 LOCATED IN 501826N, 025940W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS IN GEN DEPTH 29FMS. SEABED GRAVEL SAND & SHELL. LIES 155/335 DEGS. (SCES & HMS SCOTT 1954). INS AS WK 22FMS. 7.3.73 7.3.73 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 2519. H1310/83/1 11.1.83 H1310/83/1 11.1.83 IDENTIFIED AS SS ROTORUA - BELL RECOVERED. DIVED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. LIES NW/SE, WITH LIST OF 40 DEGS TO STB, AND IS COMPLETE. LEAST DEPTH 42MTRS (REDUCED) IN GEN DEPTHS 55 TO 60MTRS. (A HILLGROVE). 25.11.99 25.11.99 UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. 11MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. INTACT FORE AND AFT BUT MUCH COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS AND AROUND THE ENGINE ROOM. SIX CYLINDER STEAM ENGINES SHOW CLEARLY. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 1999). HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 21.6.03 IN 5018.479N, 0259.773W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 156MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. LIES 161/341 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 42MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W DENNEY & BROS, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO LTD. TRIPLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WELLINGTON FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UC-17. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ROTORUA wreck located?

The ROTORUA wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.479 N,2 59.773 W.

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

The ROTORUA lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.479 N,2 59.773 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTORUA?

The seabed around the ROTORUA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ROTORUA sink?

The ROTORUA sank on Mar 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROTORUA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTORUA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROTORUA belong to?

The ROTORUA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTORUA carrying?

The ROTORUA was carrying personnel,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ROTORUA?

The ROTORUA had a tonnage of 11140 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTORUA?

The ROTORUA is classified as a steam ship.

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