Great Ouse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Great ouse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.562 N,4 37.555 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.642700
  • Longitude: -4.625917
Wreck Depth 17.7 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAT OUSE
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 53.9 m
Sonar Length 33.9
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 76
Tonnage 104
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1942
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H1232/42 28.8.43 H1232/42 28.8.43 LOST WHILST UNDER TOW IN POSN APPROX 543830N, 043730W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H1995/55 14.7.58 H1995/55 14.7.58 LOCATED IN 543827N, 043729W BY ASDIC. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 53FT. LYING NE/SW & IS A GOOD CONTACT. (HMS VIDAL, 1954). INS AS WK 8FMS 5FT. - NM BLOCK 931/55. 16.5.73 16.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 16.1MTRS. NC 2049. HH090/728/01 25.2.99 HH090/728/01 25.2.99 EXAM'D 27.9.98 IN 5438.562N, 0437.555W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 20.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LENGTH 33.9MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS. LIES 076/256 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). INTACT AND UPRIGHT. HIGH POINT AT ONE END. AMEND TO WK 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/728/01 26.5.99 HH090/728/01 26.5.99 EXAM'D 17.3.99. SWEPT CLEAR 18.6, FOUL 19.1MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 728). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

LOST WHILST UNDER TOW BY TUG.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. HIGH POINT AT ONE END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 38.562 N,4 37.555 W
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FAQ

Where is the GREAT OUSE wreck located?

The GREAT OUSE wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.562 N,4 37.555 W.

How deep is the GREAT OUSE and where exactly is it located?

The GREAT OUSE lies at a depth of about 17.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.562 N,4 37.555 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAT OUSE?

The seabed around the GREAT OUSE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GREAT OUSE sink?

The GREAT OUSE sank on Jun 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the GREAT OUSE discovered?

The wreck of the GREAT OUSE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the GREAT OUSE belong to?

The GREAT OUSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GREAT OUSE?

The GREAT OUSE had a tonnage of 104 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREAT OUSE?

The GREAT OUSE is classified as a dredger.

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