Ocean Way Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean way Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.79 N,1 9.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.813167
  • Longitude: 1.155167
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN WAY
Type fishing vessel
Length 17.1 m
Shadow Height 11
Tonnage 80
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 2014
Bottom Texture 4/17
Original Detection Year 2014
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SEP 2014/000233399 12.11.14 LAST HEARD FROM 2.11.14 IN 5548.72N, 0009.12E [WGD]. (MRCC HUMBER). ASSUMED SUNK. INS AS NDWPA. SEP 2014/000249234 2.12.14 LOCATED 15.11.14 IN 5548.79N, 0109.31E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. TOP OF MAST OBSERVED TO BE 11MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY ROV AND DCS3. (M EVANS, MAIB, EMAIL DTD 26.11.14). AMEND WK USC 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 56/15.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1974. A SHELTERDECK TRAWLER REGISTERED AT BUCKIE. OIL ENGINE OF 215KW, SINGLE SHAFT. SAILED N SHIELDS 1.11.14 FOR FISHING. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. TWO MEN RECOVERED BY RAF HELICOPTER, 1 DEAD, 1 MISSING.

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN WAY wreck located?

The OCEAN WAY wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.79 N,1 9.31 E.

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

The OCEAN WAY lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.79 N,1 9.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN WAY?

The seabed around the OCEAN WAY lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN WAY sink?

The OCEAN WAY sank on Nov 2, 2014.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN WAY discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN WAY was discovered in 2014.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN WAY?

The OCEAN WAY had a tonnage of 80 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN WAY?

The OCEAN WAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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