Ocean Drift (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean drift (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 19.043 N,1 2.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.317383
  • Longitude: -1.047217
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 20
Tonnage 227
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582000N, 010000W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). HH254/464/02 24.8.93 HH254/464/02 24.8.93 CONTACT HIGH, LOCATED FEB 1993 IN 581905N, 010244W [EUR] USING DGPS DURING ROUTE SURVEY OF PROPOSED TOW-OUT OF CHEVRON ALBA NORTHERN PLATFORM. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. HT 5.8MTRS. (MARCONI UDI, ROS, M2116). DCS3 TRACE INDICATES THIS IS PROBABLY A WK. CHART AS WK USC 80MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NM 3313/93.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 1993
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 19.043 N,1 2.833 W
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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 19.043 N,1 2.833 W.

How deep is the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 58 19.043 N,1 2.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 227 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY)?

The OCEAN DRIFT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.