Rowanbank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rowanbank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 0 N,16 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.000000
  • Longitude: -16.500000
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROWANBANK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 163000W. 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL). SUNK 300 MILES NW OF IRELAND. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE LOURENCO MARQUES FOR OBAN. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 0 N,16 30 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROWANBANK wreck located?

The ROWANBANK wreck is located at coordinates 57 0 N,16 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROWANBANK?

The seabed around the ROWANBANK lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the ROWANBANK sink?

The ROWANBANK sank on Jan 31, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ROWANBANK discovered?

The wreck of the ROWANBANK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ROWANBANK belong to?

The ROWANBANK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROWANBANK carrying?

The ROWANBANK was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the ROWANBANK?

The ROWANBANK had a tonnage of 5159 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROWANBANK?

The ROWANBANK is classified as a steam ship.

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