Ocean Ranger (Debris) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ocean ranger (debris) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 43.567 N,48 50.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.726117
  • Longitude: -48.836383
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS)
Type submarine
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3764/70 27.10.83 H3764/70 27.10.83 WK 15FMS IN 464318N, 485006W. (CANADIAN NM 949/83). IT IS FELT THAT THIS SHOULD READ DELETE WK IN THIS POSN. NCA. H3764/70 29.12.83 H3764/70 29.12.83 NAVAREA IV 3963/83 & 56/84 REPORTS RESIDUAL DEBRIS IN 464318N, 485006W, LEAST DEPTH 15FMS. MARKED BY BUOY, J34, OR SPAR, FL, IN 464322N, 485010W. NCA YET. H3764/70 10.1.84 H3764/70 10.1.84. TEMP BUOY DISCONTINUED. (CANADIAN NM 1099/83). NCA. H3764/70 20.1.84 H3764/70 20.1.84 NO KNOWLEDGE OF BUOY J34. DEBRIS FROM SALVAGE OPS STILL SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA WITH MAX HEIGHT 8MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. (WIJSMULLER (UK), TLX 12.1.84). INS AS FOUL 68MTRS. BR STD. H3764/70 20.2.84 H3764/70 20.2.84 POSN CONFIRMED. CONTACT TO CLEAR DEBRIS TO A DEPTH OF 42FMS WILL BE COMPLETED THIS SUMMER. NO BUOYS EXIST. (TELEX CAN HYD SERVICE 13.2.84). H3764/70 2.3.84 H3764/70 2.3.84 DELETE WK 15FMS IN 464318N, 485006W. (CANADIAN NM 140/84). NCA. H3764/70 18.7.84 H3764/70 18.7.84 FURTHER SALVAGE IN PROGRESS BY WIJSMULLER BV. (NAVAREA IV 1695/84, CANADIAN NM 280(T)/84 & LL 8.5.84). NCA YET. 11.9.84 11.9.84 REMOVAL OF SOME 3000 TONNES RIG DEBRIS FROM SEABED HAS BEEN COMPLETED. (LL 11.9.84). NCA YET. H2768/69 13.3.85 H2768/69 13.3.85 SCATTERED DEBRIS, PROTRUDING APPROX 1.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED, REMAIN IN POSN 464334N, 485011W. (CANADIAN NM 114/85). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 1985

Circumstances of loss

15.2.82 CAPSIZED IN SEVERE GALE & SANK ON 15.2.82. ALL CREW LOST. REFLOATED 18.8.83 SANK AGAIN PREMATURELY ON 23.8.83 WHILE UNDER TOW TO BE SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) wreck located?

The OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) wreck is located at coordinates 46 43.567 N,48 50.183 W.

How deep is the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 46 43.567 N,48 50.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS)?

The seabed around the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) sink?

The OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) sank on Feb 15, 1982.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) belong to?

The OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS)?

The OCEAN RANGER (DEBRIS) is classified as a submarine.

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