Uss Rowan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss rowan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 7 N,14 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.116667
  • Longitude: 14.300000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name USS ROWAN
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 104.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 25.3.72 VESSEL SANK IN 400700N, 141800E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB '52). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY NORFOLK NAVY YARD. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN E-BOAT WHILST SUPPORTING THE ALLIED LANDING AT SALERNO. SHE CARRIED A COMPLEMENT OF 200. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the USS ROWAN wreck located?

The USS ROWAN wreck is located at coordinates 40 7 N,14 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the USS ROWAN?

The seabed around the USS ROWAN lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the USS ROWAN sink?

The USS ROWAN sank on Sep 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the USS ROWAN discovered?

The wreck of the USS ROWAN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the USS ROWAN belong to?

The USS ROWAN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS ROWAN?

The USS ROWAN had a tonnage of 1500 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS ROWAN?

The USS ROWAN is classified as a destroyer.

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