Hms Christine Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms christine rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.056 N,5 41.464 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.884267
  • Longitude: -5.691067
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHRISTINE ROSE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 24.2
Sonar Width 5.8
Shadow Height 2.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.1.96 30.1.96 RAN AGROUND ON KNAP ROCK. WK LIES 100YDS ESE OF THE BEACON. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND). POSN 555305N, 054130W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 5.12.12 IN 5553.056N, 0541.464W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.61 IN GEN DEPTH 11.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HT 2.29MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS N. MEDIUM-SIZED WK. BOILER CLEARLY DEFINED AND FORMS THE SHOALEST POINT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1371). INS AS WK 8.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

3.7.40 A FRENCH DRIFTER SEIZED AT SOUTHAMPTON ON 3.7.40. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. USED INITIALLY AS AN EXAMINATION VESSEL. CONVERED TO AN ARMED PATROL VESSEL. RAN AGROUND ON KNAP ROCK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD & SIBI).

General Comments

?UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP, BOILER HIGHEST POINT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE wreck located?

The HMS CHRISTINE ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.056 N,5 41.464 W.

How deep is the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CHRISTINE ROSE lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.056 N,5 41.464 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE?

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

When did the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE sink?

The HMS CHRISTINE ROSE sank on Sep 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE belong to?

The HMS CHRISTINE ROSE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHRISTINE ROSE?

The HMS CHRISTINE ROSE is classified as a drifter.

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