Osage Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Osage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.02 N,5 54.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.717000
  • Longitude: -5.901000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSAGE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 5.2.41 H095/39 5.2.41 POSN 523900N, 055800W. (C IN C W APPS). H01001/40 H01001/40 POSN ABOUT 524300N, 055400W, OR 4 MILES NE OF ARKLOW LTV. (TRADE DIVISION LIST DEC 1940). NCA. H1950/76 10.11.80 H1950/76 10.11.80 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH IN 523900N, 055800W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). AMEND DEAD. NCA. H1935/80 7.10.82 H1935/80 7.10.82 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELAME, EX-FERROL. BUILT IN 1914 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILLARY. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 401 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY J & C BOLINDERS DIESELS/FAIRFIELD CO LTD. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR FOYES. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 4 MILES NE OF ARKLOW LT HO. (WW1SL & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the OSAGE wreck located?

The OSAGE wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.02 N,5 54.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSAGE?

The seabed around the OSAGE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the OSAGE sink?

The OSAGE sank on Dec 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OSAGE discovered?

The wreck of the OSAGE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OSAGE belong to?

The OSAGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSAGE carrying?

The OSAGE was carrying oil,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the OSAGE?

The OSAGE had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSAGE?

The OSAGE is classified as a tanker.

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