Frons Olivae (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Frons olivae (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.052 N,1 32.445 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.367533
  • Longitude: 1.540750
Wreck Depth 9.166 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 33.2
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 32
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS ETC. H6345/26 4.11.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1915) (PA) ON BA 1828. H2540/32 29.4.32 DELETE. (HMS KELLETT). H2538/79 6.4.79 EXAM'D 14.9.78 IN 512202N,013234E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS. LYING 020/200DEGS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). CHART AS WK 9MTRS. BR STD. H2538/79 24.10.79 EXAM'D 5.4.79 IN 512201.8N, 013234.5E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTH 10-11.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LYING ROUGHLY NE/SW. GOOD WRECK CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, HI 60C/79). SHOWN AS WK 7.8MTRS ON FAIR SHEET(?). FROM E/S TRACE LEAST DEPTH REPORTED COULD BE FISH. AMEND WK 7.6MTRS. - NM2672/79. H2538/79 28.7.86 EXAM'D 9.7.86 BY THV STELLA IN 512200N, 013237E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.9MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 10.7.86). NCA YET. H2538/79 8.10.86 PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS CONFIRMED. (TH, TLX DTD 29.8.86). AMEND TO WK 8.9MTRS IN 512200N, 013237E [OGB]. [EUR] POSN: 512205N, 013236E. - NM 3108/86. H2347/85 19.1.87 EXAM'D 4.9.86 IN 512202N, 013234E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11-12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LYING NE/SW. (NP1016, HI 314A). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. [EUR] POSN: 512207N, 013233E. G/S. HH090/770/01 18.9.98 EXAM'D 16.6.98 IN 512201.3N, 013233.7E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.3, FOUL 9.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. DCS3 SHOWS CABLE OR WIRE EXTENDING SOME 100MTRS IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION. (NP 1016, HI 770). BR STD. 24.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5122.055N, 0132.457E. SEP 2018/000061842 16.7.18 EXAM'D 20.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5122.052N, 0132.445E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 33.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF ELBOW BUOY. AN ADMIRALTY HIRED TRAWLER. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.052 N,1 32.445 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.052 N,1 32.445 E.

How deep is the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.166 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.052 N,1 32.445 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) sink?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY)?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY)?

The FRONS OLIVAE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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