Ophir Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ophir ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.903 N,0 24.959 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.615050
  • Longitude: 0.415983
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPHIR II (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29.5
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 213
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03214/41 17.12.41 H03214/41 17.12.41 NDWPA IN POSN 533700N, 002500E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2991/41. H3146/61 12.12.61 H3146/61 12.12.61 AMEND TO DWPA. - NM 163/64. H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 AREA OF 2MILES RADIUS SWEPT BY SONAR. ALL CONTACTS INVESTIGATED. NOT LOCATED. DELETED. (HMS ECHO, HI 39/68). - 232/69. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 SMALL WK LOCATED 13.9.77 IN 533653.3N, 002500.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SONAR HT 3.8MTRS, SCOUR 0.5MTR. SHADOW MORE PROMINENT THAN WK ITSELF. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BR STD. H5970/69 15.1.80 H5970/69 15.1.80 EXAM'D 29.9.79 IN 533653.1N, 002505.3E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.6MTRS, FOUL AT 16.2MTRS. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. WK WELL BROKEN UP. IN 3 MAIN PIECES, OVER AREA OF ABOUT 90 SQ MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). BR STD. H5084/77 18.3.80 H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 20.11.79 IN 533654N, 002502E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LYING SE/NW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. 4.9.13 4.9.13 EXAM'D 26.5.13 IN 5336.903N, 0024.959E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.52 IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 3.68MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). LARGE SQUAT CYLINDRICAL ITEM. ?BOILER ON END, IS SHOALEST POINT. AMEND WK 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE APPROX 15 MILES FROM SPURN PT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, BOILER ?ON END IS SHOALEST PART

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FAQ

Where is the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.903 N,0 24.959 E.

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

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.903 N,0 24.959 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY)?

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 213 tons.

What type of wreck is the OPHIR II (POSSIBLY)?

The OPHIR II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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