Ocean Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ocean queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.507 N,2 38.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.425117
  • Longitude: -2.649667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 421
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1906
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 11, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Ocean Queen is located off the coast of Guernsey in the Channel Islands at coordinates 49 25.507 N, 2 38.98 W near Les Tielles Bay. This underwater obstruction consists of wreckage that merges with the seabed in approximately 15 feet of water. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is located close inshore toward the western side of the westernmost of the three semi-circular cliffs that comprise Les Tielles Bay. Initial reports described the site as being right up on the beach, with plating and one boiler visible at low water. The wreckage is well broken and dispersed, sitting near the Long Havelet area.

Surveying Details

H1271/71 2.11.71 WK IS RIGHT UP THE BEACH. PLATING AND ONE BOILER SHOWS AT LW. LOCATION IS LONG HAVELET. (CHANNEL ISLAND SALVAGE CO). NCA. POSN 492534N, 023854W FOR FILING ONLY. H3635/71 3.9.79 WRECKAGE MERGES WITH SEABED CLOSE INSHORE TOWARDS W SIDE OF WESTERNMOST OF 3 SEMI-CIRCULAR CLIFFS WHICH COMPRISE LES TIELLES BAY. IN 15FT OF WATER. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT ASHORE ON KAINES ROCK UNDER TIELLES CLIFF. EN-ROUTE LONDON TO GUERNSEY. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN QUEEN wreck located?

The OCEAN QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.507 N,2 38.98 W.

When did the OCEAN QUEEN sink?

The OCEAN QUEEN sank on Mar 2, 1906.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN QUEEN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the OCEAN QUEEN belong to?

The OCEAN QUEEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN QUEEN?

The OCEAN QUEEN had a tonnage of 421 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN QUEEN?

The OCEAN QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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