Ocean Racer Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ocean racer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 0.674 N,2 56.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.011233
  • Longitude: -2.940617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN RACER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.5
Sonar Width 2.5
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 6
Tonnage Type net
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1910
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1691/10 9.5.10 WK OF SMALL SAILING VESSEL, 1 MAST SHOWING, S 29DEG W 2.8C FROM SOUTHERN EXTREMITY OF THIEVES HOLM, GIVES POSN 590044N, 025620W. (HMS BLENHEIM, HN 1/10). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1910). - NM 713/10. 21.6.74 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H1287/75 15.10.75 AFTER MOUNTING SEARCH OF 10 DIVERS FROM SHORE NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND OF THE EXISTENCE OF THIS WK IN 590044N, 025620W. (CPO DUNFORD, RAF LINCOLN, 15.8.75). NCA. 5.7.03 EUT POSN: 5900.708N, 0256.430W. NE 1553. SEP 2007/000010166 8.2.07 DIVED ON 8.2.07 & LOCATED IN 5900.680N, 0256.420W [WGD] USING DGPS. ALL THAT REMAINS IS A BIG PILE OF BALLAST STANDING 1MTR HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. CHAINS AND IRON VISIBLE IN THE BALLAST PILE AND 2 IRON BARS CLOSE BY IN SHALLOWER WATER. COVERS AN AREA 5.5MTRS LONG, 2.5MTRS WIDE. IDENTITY SUPPLIED. (K HEATH, TELECON & E-MAIL 8.2.07). AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1473/07. 4.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSIONG). RETAIN FOUL. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 28.03.25 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1890. REGISTERED IN KIRKWALL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMUEL JONES, WILLIAM SWANNY & JOHN THOMSON. SANK, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS IONA, OFF CARNESS POINT WHEN RETURNING FROM FISHING GROUNDS. CREW OF 3 SAFE. (K HEATH & SIBI)

General Comments

ONLY BALLAST REMAINS, DIMENSIONS FROM DIVE REPORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 0.674 N,2 56.437 W
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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN RACER wreck located?

The OCEAN RACER wreck is located at coordinates 59 0.674 N,2 56.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN RACER?

The seabed around the OCEAN RACER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN RACER sink?

The OCEAN RACER sank on Apr 20, 1910.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN RACER discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN RACER was discovered in 1910.

What country did the OCEAN RACER belong to?

The OCEAN RACER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN RACER carrying?

The OCEAN RACER was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN RACER?

The OCEAN RACER had a tonnage of 6 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN RACER?

The OCEAN RACER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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