Rostrevor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rostrevor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.512 N,5 3.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.675200
  • Longitude: -5.051100
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSTREVOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.4 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5222/61 31.1.62 H5222/61 31.1.62 INFORMATION FROM F C FAGAN OF LIVERPOOL. POSN 534030N, 050300W FOR FILING ONLY. H4466/81 11.4.84 H4466/81 11.4.84 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 95). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEWRY & KILKEEL SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 61 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HALL-BROWN, BUTTERY & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE NEWRY FOR MANCHESTER. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSTREVOR wreck located?

The ROSTREVOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.512 N,5 3.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSTREVOR?

The seabed around the ROSTREVOR lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the ROSTREVOR sink?

The ROSTREVOR sank on Apr 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROSTREVOR discovered?

The wreck of the ROSTREVOR was discovered in 1962.

What country did the ROSTREVOR belong to?

The ROSTREVOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROSTREVOR carrying?

The ROSTREVOR was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ROSTREVOR?

The ROSTREVOR had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSTREVOR?

The ROSTREVOR is classified as a steam ship.

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