Black Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Black osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 30 N,18 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.500000
  • Longitude: -18.166667
Water Depth 2330 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK OSPREY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5589
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 611300N, 181000W. 23.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 613000N, 181000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY SKINNER & EDDY CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (CAIRN LINE OF STEAMSHIPS). TURBINE ENGINE OF 508NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR NEWPORT IN CONVOY. DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE & STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY WHEN FUNNEL CAUGHT FIRE. TORPEDOED BY U-96. 25 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARIBNE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BLACK OSPREY wreck located?

The BLACK OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 61 30 N,18 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK OSPREY?

The seabed around the BLACK OSPREY lies at approximately 2330 meters deep.

When did the BLACK OSPREY sink?

The BLACK OSPREY sank on Feb 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BLACK OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK OSPREY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BLACK OSPREY belong to?

The BLACK OSPREY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK OSPREY?

The BLACK OSPREY had a tonnage of 5589 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK OSPREY?

The BLACK OSPREY is classified as a steam ship.

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