Odyssey (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Odyssey (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34 N,34 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.566667
  • Longitude: -34.550000
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 246.3 m
Width 38.7 m
Draught 13.4
Tonnage 65746
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/88 30.11.88 H1279/88 30.11.88 STERN SECTION SANK IN 523400N, 343300W. (LL 11.11.88). LAST REPORT REC'D ON BOW SECTION BEFORE SINKING GAVE POSN 523406N, 340106W. (HYDROLANT 1892/88(38), 12.11.88).
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-ORIENTAL PHOENIX '88. BUILT IN 1971 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIAMON PORT SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE SULLOM VOE, SHETLAND, FOR COME BY CHANCE, NEWFOUNDLAND. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY SEAS AND CAUGHT FIRE. LATER BOTH SECTIONS SANK. CREW OF 267 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34 N,34 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) sink?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 10, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION)?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 65746 tons.

What type of wreck is the ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION)?

The ODYSSEY (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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