Dp 1 Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dp 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.879550
  • Longitude: 2.066250
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DP 1
Type Platform
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers Y PILLAR BUOY, FL.Y.5S, CLOSE SE
Surveying Details 24.1.75 IN CALM SEAS ABOUT 3FT OF PLATFORM IS VISIBLE NEAR MERIDIAN LINE MIDWAY BETWEEN SCOTLAND AND NORWAY. MAY BE ABLE TO REFLOAT IN 2-3 MONTHS. (LLOYDS 219). 28.4.75 FRENCH OIL COMPANY ELF ARE TO TRY TO RAISE PLATFORM AS SOON AS WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVOURABLE. (LLOYDS 219). 21.5.75 POSITION AFTER ACCIDENT WAS 595254N, 020354E [EUR]. (PROPOSED POSN FOR PLATFORM WAS 595226N, 020338E). (NORWEGIAN NM 1046/74). 17.7.75 POSITION BY TRANSIT 595240.9N, 020448.41E [EUR]. THE PLATFORM WILL REMAIN THERE FOR AT LEAST ONE OR TWO MONTHS WHILST WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON IT. (TELECON 16.7.75 NC1/TOTAL OIL MARINE LTD). NCA YET, AWAIT FINAL POSN. H3882/73 27.11.75 REMAIN IN PRESENT POSITION TILL 1 MAY 1976. FUTURE OF PLATFORM UNDER DISCUSSION. (TELECON 27.11.75 TOTAL OIL/NC.10). INS AS PRODUCTION PLATFORM (DISUSED). H3882/73 5.3.76 SITUATION UNCHANGED. FUTURE OF PLATFORM STILL UNDER DISCUSSION. (TELECOM 5.3.76 TOTAL OIL/NC10). SHOWN AS PRODUCTION PLATFORM DP1 (DISUSED). BR STD. H4851/75 23.3.77 FIXED FROM DCS3 TRACE. OTHER STRUCTURES IN CLOSE VICINITY. (HMS HERALD, HI 17/76). HH314/442/02 4.11.05 CENTRE OF STRUCTURE IS IN 5952.67N, 0204.80E [EUR]. UPPER PART OF STRUCTURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REMOVED. LOWER PART REMAINS IN SITU AND PROJECTS TO 30MTRS BELOW THE SURFACE. TWO SUB-SEA BASKETS WITH DIMENSIONS 40 X 19 X 11MTRS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THE SEABED, ONE TO THE N AND ONE TO THE S OF THE STRUCTURE. BUOY HAS BEEN PLACED TO THE SE IN 5952.65N, 0204.90E [EUR]. THE REMOVAL OF THE LOWER PART OF THE STRUCTURE IS PLANNED FOR SUMMER 2007. (NORWEGIAN NM 19/971(T)/05). AMEND OBSTN USC 25MTRS, (BUOYED). - NM 5819/05. 19.9.08 APPROX 60% REMOVED TO DATE. (A HARVEY, TOTAL E&P NORGE, EMAIL DTD 11.9.08). NCA. SEP 2010/000135229 7.9.10 JACKET, ALL DEBRIS AND MARKER BUOY HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (K A RUGELDAL, TOTAL E & P NORGE AS, CESSATION PROJECT SERVICE MANAGER, EMAIL DTD 23.8.10). WAIT FINAL CLEARANCE SURVEY DETAILS. NCA. SEP 2012/000006123 6.2.12 SHOWN IN 5952.773N, 0203.975E [WGD] ON NO2B0804 [EDN 2.0].
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE BEING TOWED INTO POSN IN FRIGG FIELD.

General Comments

Not wrecks related

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FAQ

Where is the DP 1 wreck located?

The DP 1 wreck is located at coordinates 59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E.

How deep is the DP 1 and where exactly is it located?

The DP 1 lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DP 1?

The seabed around the DP 1 lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DP 1 discovered?

The wreck of the DP 1 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the DP 1 belong to?

The DP 1 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DP 1?

The DP 1 is classified as a platform.

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