Rosten (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rosten (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.71 N,2 58.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.361833
  • Longitude: -2.967267
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSTEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 57.2 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 138
Tonnage 897
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02412/42 9.7.42 H02412/42 118DEGS, 7 CABLES FROM ANOTHER WK LOCATED IN 502210N, 025930W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 9.7.42). 30.12.44 AUBD 303/30 30.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND POSN 502142N, 025812W. LENGTH 120FT, HEIGHT 20FT. (ESCORT GROUP 4, 30.12.44). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT & POSN IN 502148N, 025836W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H4638/55 10.2.60 H4638/55 10.2.60 WK IN 502141N, 025758W. GENERAL DEPTH 28FMS. LEAST E/S 24FMS. SEABED GRAVEL, SHELL AND SAND. DIRECTION 140/320DEGS. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 29.9.54). INS AS WK 24FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 44.0MTRS. NC3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502139N, 025756W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. HH100/351/11 16.7.96 HH100/351/11 16.7.96 POSSIBLY 'ROSTEN'. ON PORT SIDE, TWISTED AND COLLAPSED. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH100/351/19 25.10.02 HH100/351/19 25.10.02 A MACHINERY AFT COASTER. LIES ON PORT SIDE AND THE HULL FWD OF THE BOILER HAS BROKEN AWAY. AT THE STERN THE ENGINE CAN BE SEEN AT THE HIGHEST POINT TOGETHER WITH PROP AND RUDDER. PART OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL INTACT. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 13.7.03 HH090/961/01 13.7.03 EXAM'D 13.7.03 IN 5021.710N, 0258.036W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.0 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 138/318 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 4MTRS SW. GENERALLY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 48MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-GRIPPEN, EX COMP STM. BUILT IN 1920 BY A/B OSTERSJOVARFVET, NORRKOPING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TONSBERGS REDERI A/B NORD-SVERIGE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR SHOREHAM IN CONVOY WP 183. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS. 6 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, MAINLY INTACT, TWISTED & COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.71 N,2 58.036 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.71 N,2 58.036 W.

How deep is the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.71 N,2 58.036 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 897 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSTEN (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSTEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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