Rotorua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rotorua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 56 N,11 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.933333
  • Longitude: -11.333333
Water Depth 1867 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROTORUA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 160.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 10890
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585600N, 112000W. 27.7.87 27.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN 1867MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 150M NW OF HEBRIDES. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 96, WHILST EN-ROUTE LYTTLETON & HALIFAX TO AVONMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.

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FAQ

Where is the ROTORUA wreck located?

The ROTORUA wreck is located at coordinates 58 56 N,11 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROTORUA?

The seabed around the ROTORUA lies at approximately 1867 meters deep.

When did the ROTORUA sink?

The ROTORUA sank on Dec 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ROTORUA discovered?

The wreck of the ROTORUA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ROTORUA belong to?

The ROTORUA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROTORUA carrying?

The ROTORUA was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROTORUA?

The ROTORUA had a tonnage of 10890 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROTORUA?

The ROTORUA is classified as a liner.

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