Rowan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rowan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.927 N,5 14.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.965450
  • Longitude: -5.240483
Wreck Depth 39.87 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROWAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 89.2
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 11.1
Orientation 295
Tonnage 1493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1921
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H0109/45 POSN 545800N, 051400W. HT 36FT. (W APPRS LIST, JUL 1945). H3671/72 13.9.72 EXAM'D 13.7.72 IN 545754N, 051424W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NEGLIGIBLE SCOUR. SEABED SAND & SHELL. APPARENTLY 250FT IN LENGTH, LYING 095/275 DEG. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). BR STD. H1285/82/226 11.11.82 THIS IS MOST PROBABLY SS ROWAN. SINKING POSN WAS REPORTED AS CORSEWALL PT BRG 067 DEGS (T), 4 MILES. (P C MILLER, 6.11.82). H1310/84/30 5.9.84 DIVED ON SEVERAL TIMES AND CONFIRMED AS WK OF THE ROWAN. IT LIES INTACT, UPRIGHT AND IN GOOD CONDITION. (M ROWLEY, 28.8.84). HH100/351/01 23.10.89 CONFIRMED AS ROWAN - BELL RECOVERED. (M R ROWLEY, 17.9.89). 15.1.08 CONFIRMED AS BEING UPRIGHT AND LARGELY INTACT. DAMAGE TO STBD SIDE WHICH WOULD CONFIRM COLLISION AS THE CAUSE OF SINKING AND THE BRIDGE HAS COLLAPSED. (C FIDDIS, EMAIL DTD 1.1.08). NCA. SEP 2017/000036782 28.6.17 EXAM'D 9.2.17 IN 5457.927N, 0514.429W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, LENGTH 89.2MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HEIGHT 11.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 295/115 DEGS. LARGE WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT, WITH A LIST TO STARBOARD.(MMT, HI1509). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAIRD LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, OF 525 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR DUBLIN. RAN INTO THICK FOG AND WAS STRUCK BY SS WEST CAMAK (5721 GT), WHICH CONTINUED WITHOUT STOPPING. CREW AND PASSENGERS WERE MUSTERED ON THE UPPER DECK IN LIFEJACKETS WHEN SS CLAN MALCOLM APPEARD (6000 GT) AND DROVE INTO ROWAN'S STBD SIDE. ENGINE AND BOILER ROOM FLOODED AND VESSEL SANK. 13 CREW AND 2 PASSENGERS LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROWAN wreck located?

The ROWAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.927 N,5 14.429 W.

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

The ROWAN lies at a depth of about 39.87 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.927 N,5 14.429 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROWAN?

The seabed around the ROWAN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ROWAN sink?

The ROWAN sank on Oct 9, 1921.

When was the wreck of the ROWAN discovered?

The wreck of the ROWAN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ROWAN belong to?

The ROWAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROWAN carrying?

The ROWAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROWAN?

The ROWAN had a tonnage of 1493 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROWAN?

The ROWAN is classified as a steam ship.

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