Maria Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.242 N,1 56.277 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.370700
  • Longitude: 1.937950
Wreck Depth 18.89 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA ROSA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 119.9
Sonar Width 25.8
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 228
Tonnage 4211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0268/40 7.3.40 PFNM 603/40 ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS DW. - NM 1179/40. H0268/40 26.6.42 SUNK BY EXPLOSION. LEAST WATER BY MARK FIVE SWEEP 23FT BELOW MLWS. LEAST E/S 41FT. LYING UPRIGHT IN 94FT. HEADING 090/270 DEGS. POSN 522214N, 015625E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 23.6.42). AMEND POSN. - NM 1828/42. H0268/40 20.3.43 SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL. LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 35FT [LWST]. POSN 522215N, 015630E. (TH 19.4.43). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 581/43. H0268/40 6.9.48 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 51FT. SEABED 96FT. LEAST E/S 76FT. POSN 522220N, 015606E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM 1999/48. H0268/40 27.8.51 EXAM'D 5.7.51 IN 522216N, 015627E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 52FT, FOUL 54FT. LEAST E/S 66FT. SEABED 99FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 47FT. LENGTH 380FT. DIRECTION 160/340 DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4629/71 20.1.72 STANDS 17FT HIGH IN 100FT. STANDING UPRIGHT. LYING NE/SW WITH BOWS SW. HULL VERY WEAK & STRUCTURE FORWARD OF BRIDGE LIKELY TO COLLAPSE. STRUCTURE AROUND BRIDGE LIKELY TO MAINTAIN PRESENT HT FOR SOME TIME. SMALL SCOUR AROUND STERN. (E GILES, 9.1.72). 31.3.74 AMEND TO SW 15.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522214N, 015627E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.49MTRS, LENGTH 119.38 MTRS, BEAM 19.8MTRS. LYING 053/233 DEGS, BOWS NW. BROKEN UP, BUT UPRIGHT WITH HIGH POINT AT STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). - NM 2403/82. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16 IN 5222.242N, 0156.277E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 18.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 119.9MTRS, WIDTH 25.8MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 228/048 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

ITALIAN FLAG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MARSEILLE FOR HARTLEPOOL. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY U-20. TWELVE MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 22.242 N,1 56.277 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIA ROSA wreck located?

The MARIA ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.242 N,1 56.277 E.

How deep is the MARIA ROSA and where exactly is it located?

The MARIA ROSA lies at a depth of about 18.89 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.242 N,1 56.277 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA ROSA?

The seabed around the MARIA ROSA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MARIA ROSA sink?

The MARIA ROSA sank on Feb 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MARIA ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA ROSA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MARIA ROSA belong to?

The MARIA ROSA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MARIA ROSA carrying?

The MARIA ROSA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA ROSA?

The MARIA ROSA had a tonnage of 4211 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA ROSA?

The MARIA ROSA is classified as a steam ship.

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