Ocean Reward Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean reward Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 44.135 N,3 59.441 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.735583
  • Longitude: -3.990683
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN REWARD
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4473/70 17.02.79 WRECK REPD IN 594400N, 035900W. (LL, 19.2.79). INS WK USC PA 55FMS. BR STD. H1270/79 23.10.79 INS BY NM. - NM 2677/79. 25.10.79 REPD IN 594410N, 035921W [OGB] USING DECCA. (ORKNEY CG MRSC, SIGNAL DTD 17.2.79). AMEND WK USC PA 101MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

19.2.79 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MFV PAUL ANTHONY [SEE 415] ABOUT 45M OFF NOUP HEAD. ALL CREW RESCUED BY MT MOUNT ROYAL. (LL, 19.2.79).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN REWARD wreck located?

The OCEAN REWARD wreck is located at coordinates 59 44.135 N,3 59.441 W.

How deep is the OCEAN REWARD and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN REWARD lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 59 44.135 N,3 59.441 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN REWARD?

The seabed around the OCEAN REWARD lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN REWARD sink?

The OCEAN REWARD sank on Feb 17, 1979.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN REWARD discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN REWARD was discovered in 1979.

What country did the OCEAN REWARD belong to?

The OCEAN REWARD belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN REWARD?

The OCEAN REWARD is classified as a fishing vessel.