Hms Ocean Retriever Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms ocean retriever Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.966 N,1 3.998 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.499433
  • Longitude: 1.066633
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1943
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H02885/43 27.1.44 INS DW. - NM 198/44. H02885/43 6.9.44 AMEND TO WRECK 5FMS 2FT. - NM 1920/44. H02885/43 4.2.47 DELETE. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS). - NM 230/47.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1912. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. REQUISITIONED 1914-1919 AND AGAIN AS AN ARMED PARTOL DRIFTER FROM 4.1040. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.966 N,1 3.998 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER wreck located?

The HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.966 N,1 3.998 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER?

The seabed around the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER sink?

The HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER sank on Sep 22, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER belong to?

The HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER?

The HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER?

The HMS OCEAN RETRIEVER is classified as a drifter.

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