Oldfield Grange (Part Of)(Pos Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Oldfield grange (part of)(pos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 46.446 N,7 56.093 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.774100
- Longitude: -7.934883
|
| Wreck Depth |
106 m
|
| Water Depth |
109 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
15 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Shadow Height |
2.4 |
| Tonnage |
4653 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,animals (land & sea) and birds
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 11, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 25, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the Oldfield Grange is located off the coast of County Donegal near Tory Island at coordinates 55 46.446 N, 7 56.093 W. Originally reported sunk in 1918, the site was officially located and surveyed in 2007 using DGPS technology. The underwater obstruction lies at a general depth of 109 meters with a least depth of 106.77 meters. The wreckage occupies an area approximately 15 meters in length and 11 meters in width, with a height of 2.4 meters above the seabed. Lying on a 000/180 degree orientation, the site is classified as an underwater wreck with a recorded depth of 106 meters.
Surveying Details
SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554600N, 075600W. (LL WW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. M1989 1918 SUNK 30M NE OF TORY ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3740/69 29.7.69 NOT LOCATED AFTER PROLONGED SEARCH IN THE AREA. (RISDON BEASLEY, LTR DTD 4.7.69). NCA. 19.4.07 LOCATED IN 5546.446N, 0756.093W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 109MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 2.4MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 000/180DEGS. ?WRECKAGE. INS AS WK 105MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 106.77MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 106MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1913. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY U-62. (LLWW1 & BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS SUNK BY U BOATS IN WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 46.446 N,7 56.093 W
Oldfield Grange (Part Of)(Pos on Wreck Map
Oldfield Grange (Part Of)(Pos Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS wreck located?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.446 N,7 56.093 W.
How deep is the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS and where exactly is it located?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS lies at a depth of about 106 meters and is located at coordinates 55 46.446 N,7 56.093 W.
How deep is the seabed around the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS?
The seabed around the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS lies at approximately 109 meters deep.
When did the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS sink?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS sank on Dec 11, 1917.
When was the wreck of the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS discovered?
The wreck of the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS was discovered in 1917.
What country did the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS belong to?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS belonged to GB.
What cargo was the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS carrying?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,animals (land & sea) and birds.
What was the tonnage of the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS had a tonnage of 4653 tons.
What type of wreck is the OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS?
The OLDFIELD GRANGE (PART OF)(POS is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
?PIECE OF WRECKAGE