Rosslyn
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The
steamship Rosslyn was built in Howdon in England and
launched in 1902. Another freighter with a pretty
straightforward career with little events worthy of any
notice. Until after the outbreak of world war one. She was
then equipped with a cannon to protect her against hostile
ships and uboats, but bad weather,thats a bit difficult to
protect against. While she laid at anchor outside
Gibraltar 27.February 1916, she drifted under a gale and
hit the newly built Southern Mole in the harbor. She sank
the following day and is today a popular dive attraction.
The remains of her rest today on a depth of 22 meter.
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(
Source: Dive Buddy ) Picture: Rosslyn Courtesy of Jim Ross  "The Cardiff steamer Rosslyn, of
3,679 tons gross, in ballast, dragged her anchor on
Monday afternoon and was driven by the South-West gale
on to the new Mole Breakwater. The dangerous plight of
the vessel was at once seen and two Government Tugs
immediately went to her assistance and made several
attempts to tow her off, but as the gale was increasing
every moment, after taking off the crew, they gave up
their efforts and brought the men safely to harbour"
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