Compass Rose 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Compass rose 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 9.982 N,1 6.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.166367
  • Longitude: -1.101833
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMPASS ROSE 3
Type survey vessel
Flag PA
Length 41.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 329
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck COMPASS ROSE 3 is located at coordinates 58 9.982 N, 1 6.11 W in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland near Fraserburgh. Historical survey records from April and May 1975 document the disappearance of the vessel after failing to make radio contact, leading to an extensive air search and subsequent rescue operations where the body of a crew member was recovered northeast of Fraserburgh. Local fishermen later reported locating wreckage matching the vessel's paint description, and subsequent marine surveys and sonar contacts investigated the wreck site in the waters off northeastern Scotland.

Surveying Details

17.4.75 NOT LOCATED DURING AIR SEARCH LAUNCHED ON 16 APRIL WHEN OUT OF RADIO CONTACT FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK. BODY OF ONE CREW MEMBER RECOVERED 20 MILES NE OF FRASERBURGH. (LL 220). 18.4.75 SEARCH ABANDONED. (LL 220). 5.5.75 FISHERMEN BELIEVE THEY HAVE LOCATED WRECK ABOUT 40M NE OF FRASERBURGH. WRECKAGE FOUND BORE SIMILAR COLOUR PAINT TO THAT ON COMPASS ROSE 3. (LL 220). PLOTS IN 581000N, 010600W. NCA YET. 6.5.75 LARGE CONTACT OBTAINED IN 575912N, 014430W, WHICH MAY BE THIS WK. (DECCA SURVEY LTD, TELECON 1.5.75). SEE 004001631 - THIS CONTACT COULD BE NSC REPD BY HMS PALLISER IN 1963.

Circumstances of loss

DISAPPEARED WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BERYL OILFIELD TO FRASERBURGH IN GALE FORCE WINDS. THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK 7 OR 8 APRIL 1975. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C.R.LINES S.A OF PANAMA. WOODEN-HULLED VESSEL, TWIN SCREW. BUILT 1944.

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FAQ

Where is the COMPASS ROSE 3 wreck located?

The COMPASS ROSE 3 wreck is located at coordinates 58 9.982 N,1 6.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMPASS ROSE 3?

The seabed around the COMPASS ROSE 3 lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the COMPASS ROSE 3 discovered?

The wreck of the COMPASS ROSE 3 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the COMPASS ROSE 3 belong to?

The COMPASS ROSE 3 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the COMPASS ROSE 3?

The COMPASS ROSE 3 had a tonnage of 329 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMPASS ROSE 3?

The COMPASS ROSE 3 is classified as a survey vessel.

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