Lake Owens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lake owens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.412 N,5 7.515 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.590200
  • Longitude: -5.125250
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE OWENS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 77.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 84.7
Sonar Width 12.2
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 31
Tonnage 2308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 9.9.18 9.9.18 POSN 3M NW BY W 0.5W OF TREVOSE HEAD. (BOT). H6391/19 H6391/19 [NO DATE] NOT CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 8.3.20 8.3.20 NOW CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 503330N, 050635W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2565. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2565. H2409/32 27.5.32 H2409/32 27.5.32 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HMS BEAUFORT). DELETE. - NM 892/32. H1247/67 17.5.79 H1247/67 17.5.79 WK LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 503520N, 050731W [OGB] USING DECCA. (R DAVIS, 14.5.79). INS AS WK USC 28MTRS. BR STD. 8.3.99 8.3.99 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY LONDON DIVERS M JEFFORD AND N STAHL IN 1997 AS LAKE OWENS. BELL RECOVERED. POSN 5035.72N, 0507.70W USING DECCA. SHELL CASINGS ON DECK MARKED NY (NEW YORK). (G POUND, TELECON 8.3.99). NCA YET. HH100/351/15 27.10.99 HH100/351/15 27.10.99 LOCATED IN 1984. POSN 5035.20N, 0507.31W [OGB] USING DECCA. CONFIRMED AS LAKE OWENS. (G POUND). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 23.11.01 HH090/799/01 23.11.01 EXAMINED 18.9.01 IN 5035.413N, 0507.513W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 44MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 25.3.10 IN 5035.412N, 0507.515W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.18 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HT 6.72MTRS. LIES 031/211 WITH BOWS SW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US SHIPPING BOARD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 289HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NANTES FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 125. UB 125 ALSO SANK PORTGUESE SS BRAVA AT SAME TIME IN SAME AREA.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, COLLAPSING BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.412 N,5 7.515 W
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FAQ

Where is the LAKE OWENS wreck located?

The LAKE OWENS wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.412 N,5 7.515 W.

How deep is the LAKE OWENS and where exactly is it located?

The LAKE OWENS lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.412 N,5 7.515 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE OWENS?

The seabed around the LAKE OWENS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the LAKE OWENS sink?

The LAKE OWENS sank on Sep 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE OWENS discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE OWENS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LAKE OWENS belong to?

The LAKE OWENS belonged to US.

What cargo was the LAKE OWENS carrying?

The LAKE OWENS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE OWENS?

The LAKE OWENS had a tonnage of 2308 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE OWENS?

The LAKE OWENS is classified as a steam ship.

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