Onslow Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Onslow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.11 N,0 42.151 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.535167
  • Longitude: -0.702517
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONSLOW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2722
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1911
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1243/70 10.11.70 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY SUB AQUA DIVER, FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. LIES CLOSE INSHORE IN ABOUT 30FT OF WATER. (P.W. WATSON, 31.10.70) METHOD OF FIXING POSN NOT SUPPLIED. NCA. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. NO INDICATION OF WKGE ON DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). HH100/351/09 8.6.95 EXAM'D IN 543206N, 004209W BY GPS, DATUM NOT CONFIRMED. A CARGO VESSEL WITH TWO BOILERS AND STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BOWS SMASHED UP AMONG THE ROCKS POINTING TO THE SHORE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). HH100/351/10 24.11.95 GETS DEEPER IF YOU FOLLOW THE PROP SHAFT TO SEAWARD. BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST PART OF THIS WK. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 1.3.06 EUT POSN: 5432.110N, 0042.151W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY '02].
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY BARCLAY CURLE, WHITEINCH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEANDER SS CO LTD, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. DROVE ASHORE IN FOG, BROKE IN TWO FOUR DAYS LATER. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR PIRAEUS.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO, BOWS SMASHED ON ROCKY FORESHORE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 32.11 N,0 42.151 W
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FAQ

Where is the ONSLOW wreck located?

The ONSLOW wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.11 N,0 42.151 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ONSLOW?

The seabed around the ONSLOW lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ONSLOW sink?

The ONSLOW sank on Aug 12, 1911.

When was the wreck of the ONSLOW discovered?

The wreck of the ONSLOW was discovered in 1911.

What country did the ONSLOW belong to?

The ONSLOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ONSLOW carrying?

The ONSLOW was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ONSLOW?

The ONSLOW had a tonnage of 2722 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONSLOW?

The ONSLOW is classified as a steam ship.

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