Michail Ontchoukoff (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Michail ontchoukoff (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52.497 N,1 36.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.874950
  • Longitude: 1.614900
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 32
Tonnage 2118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/6
Scour Dimensions 170.0,,001.0,210.0
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2134/70 25.2.70 LOCATED IN 515232N, 013658E [EUR] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8, FOULED AT 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.6MTRS. SCOUR 23.1MTRS. SEVERAL SANDWAVES NEARBY. (HMS EGERIA, HI 1/69). INS AS SW 8FMS 5FT (8FM 4FT LAT). - NM 454/70. 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 15.8MTRS. NC 2051. H4358/74 20.11.74 EXAM'D AND FOUND TO BE IN TWO PARTS. SEE PART (A) IN POSN 515230N, 013655.5E [OGB]. PART (B) IN 515232N, 013657E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. THE 2 PARTS ARE 120MTRS APART PART (B) BRG 150DEG FROM PART(A). (HMS EGERIA, HI 19/74). H4358/74 26.11.74 CORR AS SW 15.8MTRS (SW 8FMS 4FT) IN 515232N, 013658E [OGB]. H4139/76 12.1.77 EXAM'D 14.9.76 IN 515230N, 013655.8E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. PART (A) SWEPT CLEAR 16.1, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5MTRS. PART (B) CLEAR AT 17.1, FOUL 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. SCOUR 23.2MTRS. PART(A) APPROX 30MTRS LONG. LYING NE/SW. PART (B) APPROX 40MTRS. LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND TO SW 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4726/77 16.3.79 LOCATED IN 515228N, 013701E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 4.12.78). NCA. HH090/667/01 18.12.95 EXAM'D 30.7.95 IN 515229.80N, 013653.61E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.1, FOUL 18.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 048/228 DEGS. PRONOUNCED MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. WELL BROKEN UP AND SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH091/023/01 2.6.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. IN TWO MAIN PARTS. (NP 1016, HI 1023). NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 15.7.16 EXAM'DN 22.2.16 IN 5152.497N, 0139.762E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212. SCOUR LENGTH 170MTRS, DEPTH 1MTR, TOWARDS 210DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK BROKEN IN TWO IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AND FORM BULK OF THE WRECK SITE.(MMT HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 18.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY THE CLYDE SB & ENG CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANSK-RUSSISKE DAMPSKIBSSELSKAB. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 225NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR AARUS. CARGO MAIZE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-11 AND SANK.

General Comments

Wk broken into two

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 52.497 N,1 36.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.497 N,1 36.894 E.

How deep is the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 52.497 N,1 36.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY)?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2118 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY)?

The MICHAIL ONTCHOUKOFF (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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