Rothsay Castle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Rothsay castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.299 N,4 2.34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.304983
  • Longitude: -4.039000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTHSAY CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 28.3 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1831
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/81/31 18.11.81 LOCATED, AND DIVED ON, 173DEGS, 900MTRS FROM TRWYN-DU LT. 55FT OF KEEL AND RIBS, AND THE STERN REMAINS FAIRLY INTACT, LYING UP TO GUNWHALE IN SAND. AVERAGE DEPTH 40FT. (M BINSTED). CHART AS F IN 531817N, 040216W [OGB]. NE 1464. 29.3.04 EUT POSN: 5318.299N, 0402.340W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN].
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2004

Circumstances of loss

WAS WASHED ASHORE ON DUTCHMAN'S BANK FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE AND INCOMPETENT SEAMANSHIP DURING A GALE. (DODS). VESSEL, BUILT 1816 BY A.M. MACLACHLAN &CO., DUMBARTON WITH PADDLE & 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE & 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIVERPOOL & BEAUMARIS PACKET CO. WAS IN POOR CONDITION WHEN SHE WAS USED FOR SIGHTSEEING TRIPS FROM LIVERPOOL TO BEAUMARIS. 127 LIVES LOST. (SIBI) DESCRIPTIONS OF LOST AND DRAWINGS. ONLY 23 SURVIVORS. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES & SHIPWRECKS AROUND WALES)

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18.299 N,4 2.34 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROTHSAY CASTLE wreck located?

The ROTHSAY CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.299 N,4 2.34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTHSAY CASTLE?

The seabed around the ROTHSAY CASTLE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ROTHSAY CASTLE sink?

The ROTHSAY CASTLE sank on Aug 18, 1831.

When was the wreck of the ROTHSAY CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the ROTHSAY CASTLE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ROTHSAY CASTLE belong to?

The ROTHSAY CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROTHSAY CASTLE?

The ROTHSAY CASTLE had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTHSAY CASTLE?

The ROTHSAY CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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