British Union Ohms Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British union ohms Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 34 N,30 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.566667
  • Longitude: -30.966667
Water Depth 5400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH UNION OHMS
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.3
Tonnage 6987
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] WRECK IN 263400N, 305800W. GERMAN SOURCE REPORTS POSN AS 262900N, 310700W. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON WITH OIL ENGINES OF 749NHP. PASSAGE GIBRALTAR FOR CURACAO. NOT IN CONVOY AT THE TIME. SHELLED & TORPEDOED BY GERMAN RAIDER STEIERMARK. OF 45 CREW, 36 PRISONERS ONLY 8 WERE SAVED ONE DYING LATER.

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH UNION OHMS wreck located?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS wreck is located at coordinates 26 34 N,30 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH UNION OHMS?

The seabed around the BRITISH UNION OHMS lies at approximately 5400 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH UNION OHMS sink?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS sank on Jan 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH UNION OHMS discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH UNION OHMS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BRITISH UNION OHMS belong to?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH UNION OHMS carrying?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH UNION OHMS?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS had a tonnage of 6987 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH UNION OHMS?

The BRITISH UNION OHMS is classified as a tanker.

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