Ocean Lassie Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ocean lassie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.047 N,1 20.928 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.917450
  • Longitude: 1.348800
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN LASSIE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 055DEGS, 2.75C FROM OUTER RIDGE BUOY, HARWICH. (LL WW2). H0535/40 31.7.40 DW IN 515500N, 012100E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1442/44 & NM 1889/40. H0548/40 17.10.41 G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE N OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 1621/40 & FNM 2447/41. H0548/40 29.5.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS 3FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1403/44. H0548/40 19.12.47 SWEPT CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 35FT. (HMSML 585, 14.11.47). - NM 3264/47. H0548/40 7.10.58 SWEPT 27.5.58 IN 515501N, 012102E.USING HSA. CLEAR AT 25FT, FOUL AT 26FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 30-33FT. SCOUR 33FT. SEABED OF MUD, SAND & STONES. (HMSML 3516, 4.6.58). - NM 2355/58. H2134/70 25.2.70 EXAM'D 29.5.69 IN 515500N, 012101E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 8.9MTRS, NO FOUL OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9.6-10.6MTRS. SCOUR 11MTRS. SEABED BUMPY. WK IS OF VERY SMALL EXTENT & LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 14.6.69). BR STD. H3186/73 8.5.73 CLOSE SOUNDED BUT NOT FOUND, VERY ROUGH. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. H4358/74 18.2.76 SEARCH FOR WITH MS47 TRANSIT SONAR & E/S IN ROUGH WEATHER. NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). H4726/77 16.3.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH USING DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 4.12.78 & K8120/2). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN LASSIE wreck located?

The OCEAN LASSIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.047 N,1 20.928 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN LASSIE?

The seabed around the OCEAN LASSIE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN LASSIE sink?

The OCEAN LASSIE sank on Jun 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN LASSIE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN LASSIE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OCEAN LASSIE belong to?

The OCEAN LASSIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN LASSIE?

The OCEAN LASSIE had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN LASSIE?

The OCEAN LASSIE is classified as a drifter.

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