Opal (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Opal (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.385 N,4 25.856 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.789750
  • Longitude: -4.430933
Wreck Depth 46.21 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPAL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 5.35
Orientation 130
Tonnage 599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH208/400/02 16.5.96 WK 45.5MTRS, IN 534723N, 042551.5W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 705). 22.12.97 1940S SHIP'S TELEGRAPH, PORTHOLE AND BLUE RIMMED PLATE RECOVERED. (ROSE SKEATS, RECEIVER OF WRECK, TELECON 22.12.97). CINC REQUESTED BY RECEIVER. HH100/351/13 8.6.98 THE WRECK OF A SMALL COASTER. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 2.6.98). NCA. HH100/351/15 3.12.99 CONSIDERED MOST LIKELY TO BE THE 'OPAL'. (A CORKILL). 23.6.00 CARGO IS LIMESTONE. (J SHAW, TELECON). HH100/351/16 7.12.00 DIVED IN 5347.403N, 0425.877W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS SE. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS WITHIN 10-20MTRS ON STBD SIDE. BOW TO BRIDGE INTACT AND LISTS TO STBD. STERN BROKEN OFF AND LIES 30MTRS N. DIESEL POWERED. AFT BRIDGE, NO CARGO. (M BRENNAN, LTR DTD 2.12.00). NCA. HH208/400/05 17.4.01 DIVED IN 5347.403N, 0425.877W [WGD]. LIES DOWN A STEEP BANK OF FINE SHINGLE. HAS BROKEN ITS BACK FWD OF STERN ACCOMMODATION. BOWS LIST 45 DEGS TO STBD, STERN UPRIGHT. DEBRIS CLOSE BY. CINC REQUESTED. (E JONES, LTR DTD 9.4.01). NCA. 9.6.06 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. RSDRA2022000299553 17.01.23 EXAM�D 15.6.22 IN 5347.385N, 0425.856W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 50.00MTRS, WIDTH 8.80MTRS, HT 5.35MTRS. ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1706 H525_W17491). HULL LARGELY INTACT AND UPRIGHT, BOW SECTION DEGRADED. AMEND NDW 46.21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY SCOTT & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 99 RHP BY MUIR & HOUSTON, GLASGOW. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY U 80 AND SANK. CREW OF 12 ALL LOST. PASSAGE LLANDULAIS FOR BELFAST. CARGO LIMESTONE.

General Comments

HULL LARGELY INTACT AND UPRIGHT, BOW SECTION DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the OPAL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.385 N,4 25.856 W.

How deep is the OPAL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.385 N,4 25.856 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OPAL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OPAL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the OPAL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the OPAL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OPAL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the OPAL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OPAL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the OPAL (POSSIBLY)?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 599 tons.

What type of wreck is the OPAL (POSSIBLY)?

The OPAL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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