Wight Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wight rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.734 N,1 31.785 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.712233
  • Longitude: -1.529750
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIGHT ROSE
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/630/02 29.7.97 SANK IN 504242N, 013142W [OGB] SOME 0.75M NE OF HURST CASTLE. VESSEL WAS WOODEN HULL EX FERRY BOAT WITH BRIDGE. (MRSC SOLENT, TLX DTD 15.7.97). NCA. HH232/630/02 29.7.97 THOUGHT TO BE BROKEN UP. NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TELECON OCC HARWICH/RNW 23.7.97). POSN 504242N, 013142W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/143/01 16.12.05 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1143). AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2024000266817 3.10.2025 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2021. (ROYAL NAVY, HI1667B). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN ROUGH SEAS AFTER CARGO OF 4 X 1 TON BARRELS OF FRESH WATER SHIFTED. RSDRA2024000266817 14.03.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2021. (ROYAL NAVY, HI1667B). NFA.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WIGHT ROSE wreck located?

The WIGHT ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.734 N,1 31.785 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WIGHT ROSE?

The seabed around the WIGHT ROSE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the WIGHT ROSE sink?

The WIGHT ROSE sank on Jul 15, 1997.

When was the wreck of the WIGHT ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the WIGHT ROSE was discovered in 1997.

What country did the WIGHT ROSE belong to?

The WIGHT ROSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WIGHT ROSE carrying?

The WIGHT ROSE was carrying water.

What type of wreck is the WIGHT ROSE?

The WIGHT ROSE is classified as a ferry.

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