Oakford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oakford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 12.671 N,4 49.936 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.211183
  • Longitude: 4.832267
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.6 m
Tonnage 679
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3649/34 16.6.34 WK OF THE OAKFORD LIES IN 531254N, 044954E. (NETHERLANDS NM 120/1289/34). H12007/40 23.10.40 ST SHOWN IN 531225N, 044948E ON NETHERLANDS SPECIAL CHART 4. BA 2322. H4843/55 13.9.55 H4843/55 13.9.55 WK 2.3MTRS [1.25FMS] SHOWN IN 531241N, 045000E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 205. BR STD. SEP 2007/000023092 9.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 2.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5312.67N, 0449.94E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1811.7 [2007 EDN]. BR STD. 21.5.09 OAKFORD, WK 2.1MTRS IN 5312.7N, 0449.9E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 979) NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX- SAINT KEVIN (1900), BUILT BY J FULLERTON & CO. LTD, WITH COMPOUND ENGINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI CHAS. STUBIN & CO. RAN AGROUND N OF TEXEL. (WRECKSITE.EU)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 12.671 N,4 49.936 E
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FAQ

Where is the OAKFORD wreck located?

The OAKFORD wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.671 N,4 49.936 E.

How deep is the OAKFORD and where exactly is it located?

The OAKFORD lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 12.671 N,4 49.936 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKFORD?

The seabed around the OAKFORD lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the OAKFORD sink?

The OAKFORD sank on Jan 17, 1934.

When was the wreck of the OAKFORD discovered?

The wreck of the OAKFORD was discovered in 1934.

What country did the OAKFORD belong to?

The OAKFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OAKFORD?

The OAKFORD had a tonnage of 679 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKFORD?

The OAKFORD is classified as a steam ship.