Rotomanama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rotomanama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.51 S,59 50.52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.125167
  • Longitude: -59.842000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTOMANAMA
Type Iron/Steel Vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1584
Cargo salt,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1884
Original Detection Year 1884
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.70 LOST ON ELEPHANT CAYS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 520730S, 595015W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR WILLMINGTON. CAUGHT FIRE & WENT ASHORE IN A SNOW SQUALL. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the ROTOMANAMA wreck located?

The ROTOMANAMA wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.51 S,59 50.52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTOMANAMA?

The seabed around the ROTOMANAMA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ROTOMANAMA sink?

The ROTOMANAMA sank on Aug 19, 1884.

When was the wreck of the ROTOMANAMA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTOMANAMA was discovered in 1884.

What country did the ROTOMANAMA belong to?

The ROTOMANAMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTOMANAMA carrying?

The ROTOMANAMA was carrying salt,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROTOMANAMA?

The ROTOMANAMA had a tonnage of 1584 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTOMANAMA?

The ROTOMANAMA is classified as a iron/steel vessel.

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