Rockcliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rockcliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.836 N,5 11.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.947267
  • Longitude: -5.186667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCKCLIFFE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 240
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1907
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1287/75 26.8.75 DIVED IN 545650N, 051108W [OGB]. (P C MILLER, LTR DTD 18.8.75). NCA. H1288/75 18.3.76 NOT MUCH LEFT OF THIS WRECK. IT WOULD SEEM TO HAVE BEEN WELL SALVAGED WITH NO ENGINE, BOILER, SHAFT OR SCREW TO BE FOUND. WHAT IS LEFT LIES EMBEDDED IN A ROCKY SEABED IN APPROX 3 TO 4 MTRS OF WATER. NO HIGH POINTS REMAINING. IDENTIFIED FROM THE SHIPS NAMEPLATE AND THE BUILDERS PLATE. (P C MILLER, LTR DTD 15.10.75). AT BASE OF CLIFFS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W H SUTCLIFFE, FLEETWOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING AND RETURN. RAN ASHORE IN WSW FORCE 3 WITH HEAVY RAIN AND FOG. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY DEBRIS REMAINS, AT BASE OF CLIFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.836 N,5 11.2 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROCKCLIFFE wreck located?

The ROCKCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.836 N,5 11.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCKCLIFFE?

The seabed around the ROCKCLIFFE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ROCKCLIFFE sink?

The ROCKCLIFFE sank on Nov 11, 1907.

When was the wreck of the ROCKCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the ROCKCLIFFE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ROCKCLIFFE belong to?

The ROCKCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROCKCLIFFE?

The ROCKCLIFFE had a tonnage of 240 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROCKCLIFFE?

The ROCKCLIFFE is classified as a trawler.

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