Ocean Transport Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ocean transport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 54 S,169 32.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.900000
  • Longitude: 169.541667
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN TRANSPORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4643
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5334/28 31.8.28 H5334/28 31.8.28 ST (1928) IN 005243S, 1693514E, CLOSE S OF BOAT HARBOUR, OCEAN I. (HMS VERONICA, 26.6.28). H3516/32 22.4.33 H3516/32 22.4.33 STATED TO BE CONSPIC. (RANZ). H7175/37 13.11.37 H7175/37 13.11.37 BEING DEMOLISHED. (HMS LEITH). NCA. H7175/37 30.8.40 H7175/37 30.8.40 NO LONGER EXISTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER BROS & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320 NHP. LOST PROPELLER AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN TRANSPORT wreck located?

The OCEAN TRANSPORT wreck is located at coordinates 0 54 S,169 32.5 E.

When did the OCEAN TRANSPORT sink?

The OCEAN TRANSPORT sank on Jan 30, 1928.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN TRANSPORT discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN TRANSPORT was discovered in 1928.

What country did the OCEAN TRANSPORT belong to?

The OCEAN TRANSPORT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN TRANSPORT?

The OCEAN TRANSPORT had a tonnage of 4643 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN TRANSPORT?

The OCEAN TRANSPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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