Amlwch Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amlwch rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.526 N,3 49.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.525433
  • Longitude: -3.825550
Wreck Depth 35.14 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMLWCH ROSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 52.7
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 134
Tonnage 632
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 148.0,072.0,001.9,272
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H012/39 7.5.40 WK IN POSN 533145N, 035000W. (OIC LIVERPOOL). NCA YET. H3838/86 3.12.87 WK 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 42.3MTRS, IN 533130N, 034928W. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 2.12.87 FOR HI 357). - NM 366/88. H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533130N, 034928W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.4 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG'S HYDROSEARCH. VERT HT 7.3MTRS, SHADOW HT 7.2MTRS. LENGTH 52.3MTRS, BEAM 11.6MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING 318,138 DEG, LISTING TO THE SW. SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED. CHART AS WK 34MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 24.8.92 DIVED ON IN CHARTED POSN. WK OF LARGE SS LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE WITH BOW SE. HAS 4 HOLDS WITH MIDSHIPS BRIDGE STRUCTURE WHICH HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. COAL CARGO HAS SPREAD OVER A LARGE AREA. STEM APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN UP AND RUDDER AND STBD PROPELLER BLADES ARE MISSING. A LARGE TRAWL NET IS ATTACHED TO STERN AND IS TIGHTLY SPIRALLED GIVING A FALSE IMPRESSION OF BEING A MAST. THIS RISES SOME 7MTRS ABOVE STBD SIDE. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF SS KILCOAN - DIMENSIONS ARE SIMILAR. (K HURLEY, 9.8.92). HH100/351/06 22.3.93 NOW THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF LINDA BLANCHE. (K HURLEY, 9.3.93). HH100/351/13 30.1.98 AM CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE 'ALMWCH ROSE'. CONFIRMED WITH PHOTOGRAPH AND SURVEY AND HISTORIC DETAILS MATCH NICELY. (K HURLEY). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5331.526N, 0349.533W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 52.7MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HEIGHT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. WRECK LAYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-8204). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2023

Circumstances of loss

14.5.31 BUILT BY SCHEEPBOUWWERF 'DE MERWEDE', V/H VAN VLIET & CO, HARDINXVELD, HOLLAND. YARD NUMBER 215. LAUNCHED 14.5.31. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICHAR HUGHES & CO, (LIVERPOOL), THOMAS J TIERNEY, MANAGER. DEPARTED FROM PARTINGTON, NEAR MANCHESTER, VIA THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL ON 5.12.1940. BOUND FOR DUBLIN, CARGO COAL. DISAPPEARED EN ROUTE. BODIES OF THE CREW WASHED ASHORE AT PRESTATYN AND RHYL. POSTED MISSING 8.1.1941. PROBABLY SUNK BY MINE.

General Comments

Wreck laying on its port side.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.526 N,3 49.533 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMLWCH ROSE wreck located?

The AMLWCH ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.526 N,3 49.533 W.

How deep is the AMLWCH ROSE and where exactly is it located?

The AMLWCH ROSE lies at a depth of about 35.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.526 N,3 49.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMLWCH ROSE?

The seabed around the AMLWCH ROSE lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMLWCH ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the AMLWCH ROSE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMLWCH ROSE belong to?

The AMLWCH ROSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMLWCH ROSE carrying?

The AMLWCH ROSE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMLWCH ROSE?

The AMLWCH ROSE had a tonnage of 632 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMLWCH ROSE?

The AMLWCH ROSE is classified as a steam ship.

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