Ocean Swell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ocean swell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.037 N,3 20.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.117283
  • Longitude: -3.334550
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN SWELL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 34 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 11.7.17 11.7.17 SUNK IN APPROX 500700N, 032000W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, DOCKET M8713). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H8203/19 H8203/19 SUNK 15M SE FROM START POINT. (WW1SL). H2537/28 H2537/28 NCA. POSN 500800N, 031800W CLASSED AS B [APPROX 1M ACCURACY]. (AUBD 303/130). NCA. POSN 500700N, 031800W CLASSED AS B [APPROX 1M ACCURACY]. (AUBD 303/136). NCA. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY STEPHEN, FOWEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E STEPHENS, FOWEY. PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR FOWEY. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE 15M SE FROM START POINT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN SWELL wreck located?

The OCEAN SWELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.037 N,3 20.073 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN SWELL?

The seabed around the OCEAN SWELL lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN SWELL sink?

The OCEAN SWELL sank on Jul 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN SWELL discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN SWELL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OCEAN SWELL belong to?

The OCEAN SWELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN SWELL carrying?

The OCEAN SWELL was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN SWELL?

The OCEAN SWELL had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN SWELL?

The OCEAN SWELL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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