New Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
New rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 4.04 N,14 13.49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.067333
  • Longitude: 14.224833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NEW ROSE
Type motor vessel
Flag EG
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.4.92 AGROUND W OF GELA SHELTER PORT IN ABOUT 2MTRS OF WATER. (LL 286). SALVAGE ATTEMPTS IN DECEMBER RESULTED IN FURTHER DAMAGE & INGRESS OF WATER INTO ENGINE-ROOM. (THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE, VOL.247, NO.3). POSN 370400N, 141330E [MOD] FOR FILING ONLY. HH371/480/01 15.7.92 CARGO OF 400TONS TOBACCO & 200TONS WOOD DISCHARGED. VESSEL STILL AGROUND. (LL 289). NCA. HH371/480/02 14.9.93 STILL AGROUND. (LL 293). NCA. 1.8.11 NO FURTHER REPORTS. ASSUMED LIFTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2020

Circumstances of loss

18.2.94 WENT AGROUND DURING STORM FORCE WIND. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS IN DECEMBER RESULTED IN FURTHER DAMAGE & INGRESS OF WATER INTO ENGINE-ROOM. CARGO OF 400TONS TOBACCO & 200TONS WOOD DISCHARGED. SALVAGE OPS TO REMOVE WK BEGUN 18.2.94 & GIVEN SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW ROSE wreck located?

The NEW ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 37 4.04 N,14 13.49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW ROSE?

The seabed around the NEW ROSE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NEW ROSE sink?

The NEW ROSE sank on Nov 23, 1991.

When was the wreck of the NEW ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the NEW ROSE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the NEW ROSE belong to?

The NEW ROSE belonged to EG.

What cargo was the NEW ROSE carrying?

The NEW ROSE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NEW ROSE?

The NEW ROSE had a tonnage of 2805 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW ROSE?

The NEW ROSE is classified as a motor vessel.

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