Ostprussen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ostprussen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.034583
  • Longitude: 1.813250
Wreck Depth 21.17 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 50.71
Sonar Width 12.85
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 7
Tonnage 1779
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details INS WRECK ON CHARTS IN 520218N, 014853E. (HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH IN SAME POSN). 1923 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H7038/29 22.10.29 A BUOY WAS PLACED AT POSN 520218N, 014853E AND AN AREA OF 0.5M WAS SWEPT ON EITHER SIDE AT A DEPTH OF 10FMS. NO TRACE OF WRECK WAS FOUND. (TH 18.10.29). AMEND TO NDWPA. - NM ACTION. 21.9.72 AMEND TO USC 18MTRS IN 520218.01N, 014853.0E. BR STD. H4139/76 10.1.77 EXAM'D 4.8.76 IN 520204.8N, 014854E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.1, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. SOME 55MTRS X 40MTRS. POSSIBLY BREAKING UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 16.7.95 IN 520204.59N, 014847.85E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0, FOUL 20.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 26.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. APPEARS UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED AND DEGRADED. NETS AND POTS IN THE VICINITY. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND SW 20MTRS. SEP 2019/000272653 19.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5202.075N, 0148.795E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 50.71MTRS, WIDTH 12.85MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 007/187 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY F SCHICHAY, DANZIG. A GERMAN PRIZE VESSEL TAKEN OVER BY THE ROYAL NAVY RUN ON ADMIRALTY COASTING TRADE.TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SUNK BY MINE LAID BY UC-11. SANK IN 3 MINUTES. 1 MAN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E.

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

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.17 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E.

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

The seabed around the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 25, 1917.

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

The wreck of the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)?

The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1779 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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