Rowella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rowella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.799 N,2 16.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.563317
  • Longitude: -2.280283
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROWELLA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 23, 2011

Surveying Details

23.5.11 SANK IN 5033.812N, 0216.824W [WGD]. (PORTLAND CG, EMAIL DTD 21.5.11). NCA. SEP 2011/000097489 23.5.11 LOCATED IN 5033.799N, 0216.817W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.3MTRS. FAINT TARGET LOCATED AT 21MTRS 88MTRS DOWN TIDE, ASSUMED TO BE NETS OR EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO WK. WK MARKED BY PINK BUOY BEARING FV'S NAME AND NUMBER. UNABLE TO SWEEP WITHOUT CUTTING BUOY AWAY SO NOT UNDERTAKEN. (THV PATBRIDGE, EMAIL DTD 21.5.11, VIA TH). INS AS WK 21MTRS. - NM 2702/11.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. TOOK WATER AND WAS ABANDONED. LIFEBOATS MADE ATTEMPT TO TOW BUT DUE TO WATER INGRESS THE VESSEL HEELED TO STBD AND SANK. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ROWELLA wreck located?

The ROWELLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.799 N,2 16.817 W.

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

The ROWELLA lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.799 N,2 16.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROWELLA?

The seabed around the ROWELLA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ROWELLA sink?

The ROWELLA sank on May 21, 2011.

When was the wreck of the ROWELLA discovered?

The wreck of the ROWELLA was discovered in 2011.

What country did the ROWELLA belong to?

The ROWELLA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ROWELLA?

The ROWELLA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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