Optima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Optima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 36.237 N,5 3.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.603950
  • Longitude: 5.053833
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPTIMA
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1943
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck OPTIMA located off the coast of Norway at coordinates 61 36.237 N, 5 3.23 E is a notable maritime obstruction. Surveys conducted by divers describe the vessel as an intact wreck resting on its port side on a seabed consisting of rock, sand, and silt. The structure stands 28 meters high as measured by depth gauge, with the hull lying on a 120/300 degree axis and the bows pointing towards 120 degrees. While previously identified in Norwegian navigational charts, this site is monitored for its structural status and is classified as a dead wreck. This underwater feature serves as a significant point of interest for maritime navigation and hydrographic charting in these Norwegian waters.

Surveying Details

3.8.82 NDW SHOWN IN 613616N, 050321E ON NORWEGIAN 479. NC 3037. HH100/351/21 29.6.04 DIVED IN 6136.274N, 0503.249E [WGD]. STANDS 28MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 120 DEGS. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE. SEABED ROCK, SAND & SILT. (D ANGUS, EMAIL DTD 29.5.04). AMEND POSN BR STD. SEP 2011/000174143 21.9.11 DELETE. (NORWEGIAN NM 17/38074/11). BA 2291 STS (AREA BLUED OUT). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS ESE

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FAQ

Where is the OPTIMA wreck located?

The OPTIMA wreck is located at coordinates 61 36.237 N,5 3.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OPTIMA?

The seabed around the OPTIMA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the OPTIMA sink?

The OPTIMA sank on Mar 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the OPTIMA discovered?

The wreck of the OPTIMA was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the OPTIMA?

The OPTIMA is classified as a steam ship.

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