British Oak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
British oak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.201 N,1 3.247 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.736683
  • Longitude: 1.054117
Wreck Depth 6.14 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH OAK
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Sonar Length 23.97
Sonar Width 3.86
Shadow Height 1.32
Orientation 106
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6339/48 INS DW AND G CON BUOY. - NM 2190/48. WK HAS A CONSPIC MAST. (TH HARWICH). H6339/48 11.1.49 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (TH). - NM 49/49. H2101/74 18.4.74 WK OF 'BRITISH OAK' FOUND 514410N, 010324E. LEAST E/S 5MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HN). - NM 849/74. H2101/74 3.6.74 LOCATED IN 514410N, 010322E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.1MTRS. SCOUR 7.1MTRS. A VERY SMALL WRECK. WIDE BUT SHALLOW SCOUR ON TOP OF RIDGE ABOUT 20MTRS LONG. LYING E/W. (ISS, 1974). BR STD. H2918/83 24.4.86 EXAM'D 19.10.85 IN 514411N, 010320E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.5 IN GEN DEPTH 8.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LYING E/W. MAG ANOMALY VERY LOCALISED. (NP 1016, HI 197). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000181430 2.9.16 EXAM'D 2.9.16: IN 5144.201N, 0103.247E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.14MTRS, GEN DEPTH 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 23.97MTRS, WIDTH 3.86MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 106/286 DEGS. WK PARTIALLY BURIED AND INTACT. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 031 DEGS. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE10). AMEND DW 6.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2017
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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH OAK wreck located?

The BRITISH OAK wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.201 N,1 3.247 E.

How deep is the BRITISH OAK and where exactly is it located?

The BRITISH OAK lies at a depth of about 6.14 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.201 N,1 3.247 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH OAK?

The seabed around the BRITISH OAK lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH OAK sink?

The BRITISH OAK sank on Sep 13, 1948.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH OAK discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH OAK was discovered in 1948.

What country did the BRITISH OAK belong to?

The BRITISH OAK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH OAK?

The BRITISH OAK is classified as a barge.

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