Ooma 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
Ooma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
0 54.2 S,169 32.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.903333
  • Longitude: 169.544717
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OOMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1962
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1490/27 H1490/27 ST (1926) IN 005300S, 1693515E, OR 164DEGS 4.5C FROM NO.1 SETTLEMENT, OCEAN I. (HMS VERONICA, 1926). BR STD. H1580/28 9.3.28 H1580/28 9.3.28 STATED TO BE CONSPIC. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). BR STD. H3516/32 22.4.33 H3516/32 22.4.33 NO LONGER CONSPIC. (R.A.N.Z.). BR STD. H7175/37 13.11.37 H7175/37 13.11.37 PARTS STILL VISIBLE. (HMS LEITH). H2284/40 27.7.40 H2284/40 27.7.40 NO LONGER EXISTS. (TOKYO NM 400/40). - NM 1845/40. H1739/61 22.2.62 H1739/61 22.2.62 REPD TO LIE UNDERNEATH 'KELVINBANK'. (HMS CRANE, HN). SEE [48631].
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SYDNEY, NSW FOR OCEAN ISLAND AND NAURI ISLAND. WRECKED AT SYDNEY PT, OCEAN I. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OOMA wreck located?

The OOMA wreck is located at coordinates 0 54.2 S,169 32.683 E.

When did the OOMA sink?

The OOMA sank on Feb 8, 1926.

When was the wreck of the OOMA discovered?

The wreck of the OOMA was discovered in 1926.

What country did the OOMA belong to?

The OOMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OOMA carrying?

The OOMA was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the OOMA?

The OOMA had a tonnage of 3991 tons.

What type of wreck is the OOMA?

The OOMA is classified as a steam ship.