Gronant Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gronant rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 22.945 N,5 2.451 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.382417
  • Longitude: -5.040850
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRONANT ROSE
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1110
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Gronant Rose is located at coordinates 48 22.945 N, 5 2.451 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French nautical charts document the position updates and status of the wreck, noting changes from approximate positions to its current charted location.

Surveying Details

H1271/78 14.12.79 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 482300N, 050230W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287. BR STD. H1271/78 10.5.82 DW PA IN 482256N, 050228W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 82 15 35). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.10.84 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. SHOWN AS DW PA 482300N, 050222W [EUR] ON NC 2694. H1271/85 11.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. AMEND TO DW PD IN 482300N, 050222W [EUR]. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4822.945N, 0502.451W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN FOG, OFF PIERRES VERTES IN 482300N, 050230W, AFTER APPARENTLY STRIKING A SUBMERGED WRECK WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BREST. THE ENTIRE CREW OF 13 WERE SAVED. (LLOYDS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the GRONANT ROSE wreck located?

The GRONANT ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 48 22.945 N,5 2.451 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRONANT ROSE?

The seabed around the GRONANT ROSE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the GRONANT ROSE sink?

The GRONANT ROSE sank on Sep 26, 1929.

When was the wreck of the GRONANT ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the GRONANT ROSE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the GRONANT ROSE belong to?

The GRONANT ROSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRONANT ROSE?

The GRONANT ROSE had a tonnage of 1110 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRONANT ROSE?

The GRONANT ROSE is classified as a collier.

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