Ocean (Parts Of) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Ocean (parts of) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
7 22.667 S,121 44.85 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Lower Low Water |
| Name | OCEAN (PARTS OF) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 1, 1796 |
| Bottom Texture | Coral |
| Original Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | HH100/351/12 27.11.96 REMAINS OF 'OCEAN' LIE IN 072240S, 1214451E [WGD]. HAS BEEN SALVAGED IN RECENT TIMES BY A JAPANESE COMPANY. 3 LARGE ANCHORS AND NUMEROUS CAST IRON BALLAST PIGS REMAIN. IN 2-3MTRS OF WATER AT THE EDGE OF THE REEF. (V SKOGLIE). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 12, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY. WRECKED IN 1796.
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- Hongkong Surety Wreck 72460.5 M
- Carbiru Wreck 74572.5 M
General Comments
3 ANCHORS & CAST IRON BALLAST PIGS