Kong Oscar 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kong oscar 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.74 N,0 35.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.645667
  • Longitude: -0.597167
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONG OSCAR 2
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site KONG OSCAR 2 is located in the English Channel off the coast of Le Havre, France, at coordinates 49 38.74 N, 0 35.83 W. Historical survey records indicate this obstruction was previously charted as a dangerous wreck and position approximate. Subsequent French hydrographic surveys reported the wreck site as non-dangerous or potentially non-existent in later editions. While the official nautical charts have been amended to reflect the deletion of the wreck from navigation records, the original coordinates are retained in the database for historical filing purposes. This underwater obstruction site is documented under UK Hydrographic Office records H2487/17 and H1291/28.

Surveying Details

H2487/17 1.5.17 WK IN 493840N, 003610W APPROX. (HAVRE). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1917). - FNM 253/17. AMENDED TO DW. NE'S 2613, 1598 & 2675C. H1291/28 3.3.28 SHOWN AS NDW IN 493840N, 003610W ON FR GOVERNMENT CHART. - NM 431/28. 15.6.82 SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS IN 493848N, 003545W ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NE 2613. 20.8.90 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN], & NOT IN FR WK RECORDS. DELETED. NC 2613. POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN ENGLISH CHANNEL. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 30M NW BY W OF CAP DE LA HEVE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LE HAVRE TO BARBADOS.

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FAQ

Where is the KONG OSCAR 2 wreck located?

The KONG OSCAR 2 wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.74 N,0 35.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KONG OSCAR 2?

The seabed around the KONG OSCAR 2 lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the KONG OSCAR 2 sink?

The KONG OSCAR 2 sank on Apr 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KONG OSCAR 2 discovered?

The wreck of the KONG OSCAR 2 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KONG OSCAR 2 belong to?

The KONG OSCAR 2 belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KONG OSCAR 2 carrying?

The KONG OSCAR 2 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KONG OSCAR 2?

The KONG OSCAR 2 had a tonnage of 840 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONG OSCAR 2?

The KONG OSCAR 2 is classified as a sailing vessel.

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