Oinoussai (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oinoussai (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 15.1 S,16 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.251667
  • Longitude: 16.000000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 136.2 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 6922
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3565/63 26.9.67 H3565/63 26.9.67 ST IN 281506S, 160000E. (SANM 41/67). WRECKED 35 MILES N OF MOUTH OF ORANGE RIVER. (SEA BREEZES, MAY 1980). NCA. H1237/72 26.5.82 H1237/72 26.5.82 RADAR CONSPIC OUT TO 31 MILES ON BEARINGS 040 DEGS TO 080 DEGS. (MV SHROPSHIRE, HN DTD 9.5.82). H2211/70 5.11.90 H2211/70 5.11.90 REMAINS OF A WK CAN BE SEEN ON AN OUTCROP OF ROCKS PRJECTING FROM KERBE HUK. (S A PILOT VOL 2).
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-DEVON CITY. BUILT IN 1933 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO, HAVERTON HILL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHEYENNE CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE PHILLIPINES FOR EUROPE. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. SHIP SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 28 15.1 S,16 0 E.

When did the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) sink?

The OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 28, 1967.

When was the wreck of the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY)?

The OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6922 tons.

What type of wreck is the OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY)?

The OINOUSSAI (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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