E Oaze Light Vessel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
E oaze light vessel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.051 N,1 1.379 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.500850
  • Longitude: 1.022983
Wreck Depth 14.86 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL
Type light ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 41
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0215.0,,003.0,165
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0999/40 16.12.40 INS WK 6FMS 3FT IN 513003N, 010128E. - NM 2902/40. H0999/40 19.1.47 DRIFT SWEPT IN 513000N, 010130E. CLEAR AT 44FT, FOUL AT 45FT. GEN DEPTH 68FT. (CAPTAIN M/S, SHEERNESS, 17.1.47). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. - NM 230/47. H0999/40 30.12.48 DISPERSED. NOW CLEAR AT 45FT. (NOTE 28.12.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. H0999/40 8.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. SCOUR DEPTH 72FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE 9.11.61). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 4FT. BR STD. H6140/68 27.6.68 EXAM'D IN 513002N, 010129E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 55-60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 71FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM NW AT 750YDS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 23.6.68). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT. - NM 1122/68. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS. NC 1607. H6140/68 22.1.79 SWEPT 4.12.78 IN 513000N, 010129E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. CLEAR AT 12.9MTRS, FOUL AT 13.3MTRS. SMALL WK, EASY TO LOCATE. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 17/78). BR STD. HH244/420/01 19.5.92 EXAM'D 26.2.92 IN 513001.2N, 010128.9E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.0 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDS OVER 50MTRS NE/SW. SCOUR IS SOME 300MTRS LONG. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.201/59). NCA. HH244/420/03 8.6.98 EXAM'D 5.5.98 IN 513001.3N, 010128.8E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.3MTRS. WRECKAGE COVERS SOME 60 BY 40MTRS. DCS3 INDICATED THAT GROUND MOORINGS AND ANCHORS ARE STILL IN POSN. (PLA WK REPORT 13/98). NCA. HH244/420/03 8.6.98 SWEPT CLEAR 13.6MTRS, FOUL 13.8MTRS. JUST TOUCHED AT 13.7MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 23/98). - NM 2414/98.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5130.058N, 0101.397E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. 23.2.07 LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 165MTRS SW. INTACT, SMALL EXTRA AREA OF WRECKAGE 8MTRS SE, POSSIBLY THE REMAINS OF THE MAST. DCS3 SHOWS ALL FOUR GROUND MOORINGS INTACT. RETAIN SW 13.6MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 10.4.05). NCA. 13.6.13 EXAM'D 1.1.10 IN 5130.0531N, 0101.3811E [WGD] FOLLOWING CLEARANCE OPERATIONS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 29.12.10). DIVERS REPORTED MOORING CHAIN IN PLACE & ALL SPARS AND DAVITS WERE LYING FLAT. NO NETS ON WK. AMEND WK 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/303516 13.12.18 EXAM'D 2018 IN 5130.050N, 0101.379E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (PLA SURVEY DTD 2018). AMEND DW 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2018/324310 28.12.18 PLA EMAIL DTD 21.12.18. CONFIRMED LEAST DEPTH 15.6MTRS. SEP 2022/000199135 13.06.22 EXAM'D BY BDC in 51-30.051N 001-01.378 E [WGD] least M/B depth 14.86mtrs LENGTH 39.0MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 071DEGS. (PLA SURVEY DTD 13.06.22, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). AMEND DW DEPTH 14.8MTRS AND RETAIN POSN RSDRA2024000317749 03.01.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.27MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PLA SURVEY, DTD 04.10.24). RETAIN DK 14.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2025

General Comments

INTACT, MOORINGS AND ANCHORS REMAIN IN PLACE. UK NM 575/19

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FAQ

Where is the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL wreck located?

The E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.051 N,1 1.379 E.

How deep is the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL and where exactly is it located?

The E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL lies at a depth of about 14.86 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.051 N,1 1.379 E.

How deep is the seabed around the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL?

The seabed around the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL sink?

The E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL sank on Oct 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL discovered?

The wreck of the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL belong to?

The E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL?

The E OAZE LIGHT VESSEL is classified as a light ship.

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