Osprey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Osprey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.01 N,10 50.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.050167
  • Longitude: -10.834000
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.75 SUNK 60M NW BY W OF INISHTEARAGHT (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL. 14). POSN 530300N, 105000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEE [9680] IN 523735N, 100218W.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY A MCMILLAN & SON LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H FLINN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 59 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BALTIMORE, IRELAND, FOR CLEGGAN. SHELLED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (SIBI). SUNK BY U-27. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS).

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OSPREY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.01 N,10 50.04 W.

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

The seabed around the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OSPREY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 12, 1915.

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

The wreck of the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OSPREY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSPREY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OSPREY (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the OSPREY (POSSIBLY)?

The OSPREY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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