Olympic Dale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Olympic dale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17 N,114 15.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.283333
  • Longitude: 114.258333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLYMPIC DALE
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.9.76 RAN AGROUND IN JUNK BAY. (LL, 21.9.76) NCA, POSN 221700N, 1141530E FOR FILING ONLY. 9.4.05 NOT SHOWN ON HONG KONG SURVEYS OF 2003-04. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS MOORED IN JUNK BAY UNDER GOING DEMOLITION WHICH COMMENCED AUG'76. BROKE MOORING IN TYPHOON IRIS IN SEP'76 AND GROUNDED DAMAGING A FISH FARM. OWNED BY FUJI MARDEN & CO LTD. (LLOYDS VOL. 225 & 228)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 17 N,114 15.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the OLYMPIC DALE wreck located?

The OLYMPIC DALE wreck is located at coordinates 22 17 N,114 15.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLYMPIC DALE?

The seabed around the OLYMPIC DALE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the OLYMPIC DALE sink?

The OLYMPIC DALE sank on Sep 19, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OLYMPIC DALE discovered?

The wreck of the OLYMPIC DALE was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the OLYMPIC DALE?

The OLYMPIC DALE is classified as a steam ship.

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