Oona Hall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oona hall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.46 N,4 51.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.274333
  • Longitude: -4.854567
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OONA HALL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 30
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2112/75 29.1.75 H2112/75 29.1.75 LOCATED IN 541630N, 0045118W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.9 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS, LENGTH 120FT. FOUND WHEN INVESTIGATING REPD FISHERMAN'S FASTENER WHICH DESCRIBED IT AS WK OF A 'LINER'. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 43MTRS (23FMS). - NM 395/75. HH100/351/14 6.7.99 HH100/351/14 6.7.99 WK IS OF A SMALL STEEL DRIFTER SOME 100FT LONG. THE HULL IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT, APART FROM A SPLIT IN THE HULL FROM BELOW THE WATER LINE ON THE STBD SIDE EXPOSING THE ENGINE ROOM. THE BRIDGE HAS COLLAPSED. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 30.6.99). NCA. HH100/351/16 1.8.00 HH100/351/16 1.8.00 DIVED IN 5416.466N, 0451.280W [WGD] USING GPS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT IN AN AREA OF DEEP MUD. GUNNELS ONLY 1.5MTR ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MUD. VISIBILITY POOR DUE TO THE MUD. WHEELHOUSE IS OF STEEL AND IS COMPLETE. GANTRIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VESSEL. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE OONA HALL. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 30.7.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 LOCATED IN 5416.467N, 0451.272W [WGD]. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, VIA A CORKILL). NCA. HH091/061/01 12.2.04 HH091/061/01 12.2.04 EXAM'D 17.9.02 IN 5416.460N, 0451.274W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RELATIVELY INTACT AND SUNK INTO THE MUD. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1061). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX 'AR-MEN'. BUILT IN 1907 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO OF ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WEAR STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 51NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. RUN DOWN AND SUNK IN MISTY CONDITIONS BY FRENCH ARMED AUXILLARY MERCHANT CRUISER VILLE D'ALGER. OF THE CREW OF 12, ONLY ONE RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, GUNNELS 1.5MTRS ABOVE MUDLINE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.46 N,4 51.274 W
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FAQ

Where is the OONA HALL wreck located?

The OONA HALL wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.46 N,4 51.274 W.

How deep is the OONA HALL and where exactly is it located?

The OONA HALL lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.46 N,4 51.274 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OONA HALL?

The seabed around the OONA HALL lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the OONA HALL sink?

The OONA HALL sank on May 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OONA HALL discovered?

The wreck of the OONA HALL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the OONA HALL belong to?

The OONA HALL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OONA HALL?

The OONA HALL had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the OONA HALL?

The OONA HALL is classified as a trawler.

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