French Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
French rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 59.53 N,1 48.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.992167
  • Longitude: 1.806533
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRENCH ROSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 465
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details H133/18 NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. POSN 515930N, 014830E. INS AS NDW. - FNM 30/18. 8.5.68 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H1968/39 12.8.70 NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (NEVASA, HN AUGUST 1970). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H3821/72 29.8.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1579/72. 21.9.72 AMEND TO USC 15.0MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND ABEY. BR STD. HH090/667/01 14.12.95 NOT LOCATED WITH DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the FRENCH ROSE wreck located?

The FRENCH ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.53 N,1 48.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRENCH ROSE?

The seabed around the FRENCH ROSE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the FRENCH ROSE sink?

The FRENCH ROSE sank on Nov 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FRENCH ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the FRENCH ROSE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FRENCH ROSE belong to?

The FRENCH ROSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRENCH ROSE carrying?

The FRENCH ROSE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FRENCH ROSE?

The FRENCH ROSE had a tonnage of 465 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRENCH ROSE?

The FRENCH ROSE is classified as a steam ship.