John Carter Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John carter rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 27 N,45 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.450000
  • Longitude: -45.616667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN CARTER ROSE
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 13.9.72 13.9.72 WRECK IN 102700N, 453700W APPROX. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 339NHP. OWNED BY U.S WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE NEW YORK & TRINIDAD FOR ACCRA. SUNK BY TORPEDOES & GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES U201 & U202 IN THE CARIBBEAN. 5 CREW & 3 GUNNERS WERE LOST. (DODS & THE LIBERTY SHIPS)

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN CARTER ROSE wreck located?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 10 27 N,45 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN CARTER ROSE?

The seabed around the JOHN CARTER ROSE lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the JOHN CARTER ROSE sink?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE sank on Oct 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JOHN CARTER ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN CARTER ROSE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JOHN CARTER ROSE belong to?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN CARTER ROSE carrying?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN CARTER ROSE?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN CARTER ROSE?

The JOHN CARTER ROSE is classified as a liberty ship.

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