Ospray Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ospray ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.024 N,5 45.622 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.517067
  • Longitude: -5.760367
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPRAY II
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 43.2
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 162
Tonnage 295
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1935
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H77/35 11.4.35 SANK IN POSN MCARTHURS HEAD BEARING N BY W 0.75W, MULL OF CANTYRE BEARING SSW IN 19FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN 553100N, 054500W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.11.65 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC F6626. 25.7.69 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2724. 4.10.99 WK LIES UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. STERN IS MOST COMPLETE PART, THE BOW AND FRONT PORTION MORE FLATTENED. SHIP'S PROPELLER HALF BURIED IN SAND. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT'99). 9.10.13 EXAM'D 4.12.12 IN 5531.024N, 0545.622W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 29.87 IN GEN DEPTH 32.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP AROUND WK, DEEPER AT STERN. LENGTH 43.2MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 3.10MTRS. LIES 162/332 DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). AMEND WK 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY SMITHS DOCK, MIDDLESBROUGH. SANK IN SOUND OF JURA AFTER COLLIDING WITH FLEETWOOD TRAWLER CALDEW. COLLISION TOOK PLACE IN CLEAR CALM WEATHER, CALDEW HIT OSPRAY II AMIDSHIPS TEARING HUGE HOLE IN SIDE OF VESSEL. SANK ABOUT 2M FROM BALLOCHANTUY SHORE. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SSE, SCOUR DEEPER AT STERN

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FAQ

Where is the OSPRAY II wreck located?

The OSPRAY II wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.024 N,5 45.622 W.

How deep is the OSPRAY II and where exactly is it located?

The OSPRAY II lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 31.024 N,5 45.622 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPRAY II?

The seabed around the OSPRAY II lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the OSPRAY II sink?

The OSPRAY II sank on Apr 6, 1935.

When was the wreck of the OSPRAY II discovered?

The wreck of the OSPRAY II was discovered in 1935.

What country did the OSPRAY II belong to?

The OSPRAY II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OSPRAY II?

The OSPRAY II had a tonnage of 295 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPRAY II?

The OSPRAY II is classified as a trawler.

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