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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

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).

General Comments

?PIECE OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 46.446 N,7 56.093 W
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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.

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