Oakwell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oakwell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.302 N,0 25.171 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.421700
  • Longitude: -0.419517
Wreck Depth 42.19 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKWELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 42.7
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 2.92
Orientation 78
Tonnage 248
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.3.17 SANK 3 MILES NE OF NORTH CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (PA) (1917) IN 542500N, 002600W ON 1191. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H6331/87 27.1.89 WK EXAM'D 5.5.88 IN 542516N, 002504W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEG, WELL BROKEN AND DECAYED. HAS TWO HIGH POINTS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. H/351/03 25.10.90 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE OAKWELL - BELL RECOVERED. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 48 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. (A C JACKSON, 16.10.90). NCA. HH100/351/17 25.4.01 WK IS VERY CONFUSED AND THE BOILER AND ENGINE DO NOT APPEAR TO BE IN THEIR CORRECT LOCATION. HOLDS ARE FULL OF EMPTY GIN BOTTLES MARKED 'H & A GIBLEY'. VERY DECAYED. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5425.302N, 0025.171W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 42.7MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HEIGHT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 078/258 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND SEVERELY DEGRADED. WRECK COMPRISES TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS OF DEBRIS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY CRAIG , TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURERS LTD. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ENGINE AFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OAKWELL wreck located?

The OAKWELL wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.302 N,0 25.171 W.

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

The OAKWELL lies at a depth of about 42.19 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.302 N,0 25.171 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKWELL?

The seabed around the OAKWELL lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the OAKWELL sink?

The OAKWELL sank on Mar 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OAKWELL discovered?

The wreck of the OAKWELL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OAKWELL belong to?

The OAKWELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OAKWELL carrying?

The OAKWELL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OAKWELL?

The OAKWELL had a tonnage of 248 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKWELL?

The OAKWELL is classified as a steam ship.

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