Rosehill (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rosehill (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.889 N,1 34.37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.448150
  • Longitude: -1.572833
Wreck Depth 36.56 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSEHILL (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 147
Tonnage 213
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1900
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details REPORTED LOST 15 MILES WSW OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 22.7.02 IN 5026.891N, 0134.373W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN WK, MOSTLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.11.03 SWEPT CLEAR 36.1, FOUL 36.6MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS. BR STD. 30.1.07 THIS IS THE WK OF A SMALL, IRON, SV. QUITE FLATTENED AND BROKEN, BUT NOT SPREAD OUT. ITEMS OF RIGGING LIE ON SITE. SIZE AND LOCATION ARE CONSISTENT WITH ROSEHILL. LARGE LUMPS OF GREY MATERIAL APPEAR TO BE THE RENANTS OF THE CHINA CLAY CARGO. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5026.889N, 0134.370W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.56TRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 147/327 DEGS. POSSIBLE ITEM OF DEBRIS LENGTH 10MTRS TO E. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 OF IRON BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, HARRINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H B VARWELL, EXETER. PASSAGE TEIGHMOUTH FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS HOLTENAU. CREW OF 7 LOST. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN WK, MOSTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.889 N,1 34.37 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.889 N,1 34.37 W.

How deep is the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.889 N,1 34.37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) sink?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 14, 1900.

When was the wreck of the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY)?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 213 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSEHILL (PROBABLY)?

The ROSEHILL (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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