William S Rosecrans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William s rosecrans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 10 N,14 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.166667
  • Longitude: 14.250000
Water Depth 1220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WILLIAM S ROSECRANS
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 401000N, 141500E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT BY OREGON SHIP BUILDING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM NAPLES TO USA. DAMAGED BY MINES IN THE GULF OF SALERNO & LATER SUNK BY TORPEDO AND GUNFIRE BY HM SHIP. (LIBERTY SHIPS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 10 N,14 15 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS wreck located?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS wreck is located at coordinates 40 10 N,14 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS?

The seabed around the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS lies at approximately 1220 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS sink?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS sank on Jan 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS belong to?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS carrying?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM S ROSECRANS?

The WILLIAM S ROSECRANS is classified as a liberty ship.

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