Oakgrove Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oakgrove Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.172267
  • Longitude: 1.688217
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKGROVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1985
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,006.5,315
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0100/40 18.1.40 H0100/40 18.1.40 SUNK IN POSN 107 DEG, 15 MILES FROM CROMER KNOLL. (FOIC HUMBER, 10.1.40). - PFNM 144/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW PA IN 531112N, 014130E. - NM 1179/40. H0100/40 19.12.49 H0100/40 19.12.49 LOCATED IN 531021N, 014118E. TO BE EXAM'D. NOT DANGEROUS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 2603/49. H0100/40 20.1.50 H0100/40 20.1.50 OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 104FT. SCOUR DEPTH 114FT.POSN 531021N, 014118E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 13.1.50). NFA. 7.6.67 7.6.67 AMEND TO WK 15FMS. LC 106. H5580/68 13.8.68 H5580/68 13.8.68 NOT SEARCHED FOR. SCOUR DETECTED WHILST SOUNDING 1.2 CABLES NE OF LISTED POSN. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1967). 8.3.72 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. NC 105. HH090/524/01 15.1.92 HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D 8.7.91 IN 531018.8N, 014124.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.7, FOUL AT 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 31.2MTRS. SCOUR 6.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEG WITH DEEP SCOUR TO N & NW AND LONG SCOUR TO NW. STRADDLES SANDWAVES AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. - NM 387/92.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE SANTANDER TO GRANGEMOUTH.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED, STRADDLES SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E
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FAQ

Where is the OAKGROVE wreck located?

The OAKGROVE wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E.

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

The OAKGROVE lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKGROVE?

The seabed around the OAKGROVE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the OAKGROVE sink?

The OAKGROVE sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OAKGROVE discovered?

The wreck of the OAKGROVE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OAKGROVE belong to?

The OAKGROVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OAKGROVE carrying?

The OAKGROVE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the OAKGROVE?

The OAKGROVE had a tonnage of 1985 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKGROVE?

The OAKGROVE is classified as a steam ship.

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