Hms Princess Olga Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms princess olga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 32.67 N,0 4.664 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.544500
- Longitude: -0.077733
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| Wreck Depth |
14.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS PRINCESS OLGA |
|
Type
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trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
30 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Orientation |
112 |
| Tonnage |
245 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 14, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2007 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
HMS Princess Olga Shipwreck Dive and Survey Data Wreck Position 49 3267 N 0 4664 W English Channel near Cap de la Heve France Historic British steamship wreck submerged in general depth of 17 to 18 meters with a least multibeam depth of 143 meters orientation ESE WNW length approximately 30 to 70 meters width 10 meters examined by echosounder sonar and magnetometer with a position accuracy of 20 meters UK Hydrographic Office and French wreck records details underwater obstruction
Surveying Details
H3472/18 19.6.18 H3472/18 19.6.18 WK IN 493900N, 000500W OR 290DEGS, 6.25M FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LTHO. (TELECON DNTO HAVRE N449 19). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 430/18. 11.7.61 11.7.61 WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS] IN 493300N, 000500W. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). NC 2613. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 493240N, 000433W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. HH351/351/01 22.11.89 HH351/351/01 22.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 493243N, 000436W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK OF BRITISH SS 'PRINCESS OLGA' IN 493243.1N, 000434.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S, SONAR & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 12.8 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH OF WK 70MTRS. ORIENTATION 075DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590049). CHART AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 493243N, 000435W. NE 2146. 30.4.01 30.4.01 NOW IN 4932.717N, 0004.581W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2000). BR STD. 15.5.07 15.5.07 EXAM'D IN 2000 IN 4932.720N, 0004.584W [EUR]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES ESE/WNW. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND WK 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.9.07 SEP 2007000056509 6.9.07 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7418 [2ND EDN' 07]. NE 2146.
Circumstances of loss
HIRED 1916. TORPEDOED BY UC 77. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). SUNK BY MINE OFF LE HAVRE. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 32.67 N,0 4.664 W
Hms Princess Olga on Wreck Map
Hms Princess Olga Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS PRINCESS OLGA wreck located?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.67 N,0 4.664 W.
How deep is the HMS PRINCESS OLGA and where exactly is it located?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.67 N,0 4.664 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS PRINCESS OLGA?
The seabed around the HMS PRINCESS OLGA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the HMS PRINCESS OLGA sink?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA sank on Jun 14, 1918.
When was the wreck of the HMS PRINCESS OLGA discovered?
The wreck of the HMS PRINCESS OLGA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the HMS PRINCESS OLGA belong to?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS PRINCESS OLGA?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA had a tonnage of 245 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS PRINCESS OLGA?
The HMS PRINCESS OLGA is classified as a trawler.