Rotna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rotna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.683 N,4 8.072 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.861383
  • Longitude: 4.134533
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTNA
Type carrier
Flag DK
Length 86 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.5.70 SANK IN 535200N, 041000E APPROX. (LL, 25.4.70). H2062/71 12.1.71 DW IN 535148N, 040830E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3307/70). - NM 129/71. H3150/69 13.4.71 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAGUE NM 374/71). NFA. H4856/72 12.3.76 NOW WK 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT] IN 535148N, 040830E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3646/75). - NM 650/76. H2356/76 31.3.76 WK 17MTRS IN 535142N, 040806E [EUR]. (MICROFILMED DATA DTD 20.1.76). 13.1.88 WK 17MTRS IN 535147N, 040810.6E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L1 15). H3498/88 18.10.88 NOW WK SW 29.5MTRS IN 535147N, 040811E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 504/88). - NM 3281/88. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 29MTRS IN 5351.733N, 0408.103E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MESSERS VILLANOVA. HAVING BEEN SOLD TO SPANISH HOTEL MANAGERS VILLANOVA, SANK DURING A STORM WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG JOHANN PETERSEN. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR BARCELONA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROTNA wreck located?

The ROTNA wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.683 N,4 8.072 E.

How deep is the ROTNA and where exactly is it located?

The ROTNA lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.683 N,4 8.072 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTNA?

The seabed around the ROTNA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ROTNA sink?

The ROTNA sank on Mar 28, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ROTNA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTNA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ROTNA belong to?

The ROTNA belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the ROTNA?

The ROTNA had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTNA?

The ROTNA is classified as a carrier.

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