Arosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Arosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 2.25 S,17 9.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.037500
  • Longitude: 17.162500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AROSA
Type steam ship
Flag CY
Length 157.9 m
Width 19.4 m
Draught 12.7
Tonnage 10051
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.7.76 19.7.76 AGROUND IN 295900S, 170900E, 22M N OF HONDELIP BAY, N OF CAPE TOWN. (LL, 18.6.76) 19.7.76 19.7.76 NOW AGROUND OVER WHOLE LENGTH ON ROCK 500YDS OFFSHORE, EARLY EFFORTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 22.6.76). 19.7.76 19.7.76 NOW MOVED 20MTRS INSHORE ON ROCK REEF DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (LL, 24.6.76) H3211/71 27.1.78 H3211/71 27.1.78 ST IN 300215S, 170945E. (SAN NM 86/77). - NM 316/78.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY NAGOYA ZOSEN, NAGOYA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELVIRA SHIPPING CO, LTD. PASSAGE LAGOS FOR CAPE TOWN WHERE SHE WAS DUE TO BE DRYDOCKED. SHE RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG. ALL CREW RESCUED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the AROSA wreck located?

The AROSA wreck is located at coordinates 30 2.25 S,17 9.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AROSA?

The seabed around the AROSA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the AROSA sink?

The AROSA sank on Jun 16, 1976.

When was the wreck of the AROSA discovered?

The wreck of the AROSA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the AROSA belong to?

The AROSA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the AROSA carrying?

The AROSA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AROSA?

The AROSA had a tonnage of 10051 tons.

What type of wreck is the AROSA?

The AROSA is classified as a steam ship.

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