Oberon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oberon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 20.473 N,3 36.201 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.341217
  • Longitude: 3.603350
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OBERON
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck OBERON located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of France at coordinates 43 20.473 N, 3 36.201 E. This shipwreck is documented as an underwater obstruction with a recorded least depth of 6 meters.

Surveying Details

H2042/13 8.5.13 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 432030N, 033615E, E OF CASTELAS REDOUBT. (PARIS NM 1172/13). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1913). - NM 644/13. H8407/24 17.12.24 WK LEAST DEPTH 4.5MTRS [2FMS 5FT] IN 432030N, 033607E. (PARIS NM 49/2253). BR STD. H965/59 17.3.59 STATED TO BE POSN APPROX. (PARIS NM 58/51/19). CHART AS WK 2FMS 5FT PA. BR STD. 7.2.85 WK 4.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS IN 432032N, 033621E [EUD]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS APR'84 NO.18033011). AMEND TO WK 6.0MTRS. BR STD. H4877/84 12.2.85 LEAST DEPTH BY ES NOW 6MTRS IN 432033N, 033616E [EUR]. (BREST NM 84/49/35). 17.3.05 [WGD] POSN: 4320.473N, 0336.201E. NE 2606.

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FAQ

Where is the OBERON wreck located?

The OBERON wreck is located at coordinates 43 20.473 N,3 36.201 E.

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

The OBERON lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 43 20.473 N,3 36.201 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OBERON?

The seabed around the OBERON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OBERON discovered?

The wreck of the OBERON was discovered in 1913.

What type of wreck is the OBERON?

The OBERON is classified as a steam ship.

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