Empire Oberon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire oberon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 31.674 N,88 14.553 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.527900
  • Longitude: 88.242550
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE OBERON
Type launch
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1959
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

SS Empire Oberon shipwreck location details hydrographic survey records position 22 31.674 N 88 14.553 E located in the Bay of Bengal near the Hooghly River approach and Sandheads off the coast of West Bengal India historical survey data notes a depth of 9.1 meters or 3 fathoms 5 feet with charted positioning updated across multiple admiralty charts including BA 135 and Indian charts 3011 and 3006 showing dangerous wreck status and obstruction history from initial 1960 reports through 2006 modifications

Surveying Details

H1222/60 23.3.60 REPORTED AS NO OBSTRUCTION TO SHIPPING. (LL 12.10.59 & USNM 331/60). H6698/59 8.6.60 WK 3FMS 5FT IN 223130N, 881452E. (IND NM 52/60). - NM 1103/60. 12.6.78 SHOWN AS WK 9.1MTRS IN 223139N, 881440E ON IND 3011 [1977 EDN]. NC 136. 5.12.06 SHOWN AS DW IN 2231.667N, 8814.694E [IND] ON BA 135 [EDN DTD 30.1.97](MODIFIED REPRO OF INDIAN 3006 [1993 EDN]).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE OBERON wreck located?

The EMPIRE OBERON wreck is located at coordinates 22 31.674 N,88 14.553 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE OBERON?

The seabed around the EMPIRE OBERON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE OBERON sink?

The EMPIRE OBERON sank on Sep 7, 1959.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE OBERON discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE OBERON was discovered in 1960.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE OBERON?

The EMPIRE OBERON is classified as a launch.

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