Hms Othello Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms othello ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.121 N,1 24.596 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.135350
  • Longitude: 1.409933
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OTHELLO II
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 55
Tonnage 206
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,045
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 WK IN 510804N, 012440E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 62FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12FMS. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). BR STD. H5824/60 1.3.61 H5824/60 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H998/37 13.11.61 H998/37 13.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 90-92FT. FIXED BY HSA 250FT SE OF 1960 POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.61). H4453/72 19.4.79 H4453/72 19.4.79 EXAM'D 26.4.78 IN 510804N, 012440E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 100FT, LYING E/W. GIVES GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 HH090/606/01 31.1.94 LOCATED 15.10.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 606). NCA. HH090/647/01 31.1.96 HH090/647/01 31.1.96 EXAM'D 9.10.95 IN 510805.4N, 012442.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.0, FOUL AT 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.8 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL SOLID CONTACT. CHART AS SW 21MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO SW 21.0MTRS. BR STD. 13.3.97 13.3.97 WK OF HMS OTHELLO IDENTIFIED BY HER BUILDERS PLATE. SHE LIES 5MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 27MTRS. (DIVE KENT). NCA. 28.1.11 28.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5108.121N, 0124.596E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.38MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. APPARENTLY ON PORT SIDE IN 3 SECTIONS. SITS IN SCOUR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). RETAIN SW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 9 LIVES. THE DECK BOY WAS SAVED BY 3 OF THE CREW PUSHING THE BOY OUT THROUGH THE TIGHTLY JAMMED BRIDGE DOOR. AS A RESULT THE SLIDING BRIDGE DOORS ON TRAWLERS WERE REPLACED BY CANVAS SCREENS.

General Comments

?IN 3 PARTS ON PORT SIDE, MINOR SCOUR LEADS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 8.121 N,1 24.596 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS OTHELLO II wreck located?

The HMS OTHELLO II wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.121 N,1 24.596 E.

How deep is the HMS OTHELLO II and where exactly is it located?

The HMS OTHELLO II lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.121 N,1 24.596 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OTHELLO II?

The seabed around the HMS OTHELLO II lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HMS OTHELLO II sink?

The HMS OTHELLO II sank on Oct 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS OTHELLO II discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OTHELLO II was discovered in 1936.

What country did the HMS OTHELLO II belong to?

The HMS OTHELLO II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OTHELLO II?

The HMS OTHELLO II had a tonnage of 206 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OTHELLO II?

The HMS OTHELLO II is classified as a trawler.

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