Oswestry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oswestry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.38 N,9 49.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.456333
  • Longitude: -9.823283
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSWESTRY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2419
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECKED AT MIZEN HEAD. (DODS). HH100/351/02 2.3.90 REMAINS OF WK LOCATED IN ABOUT 30MTRS. (E BOURKE, 23.2.90). NCA, POSN 512721N, 094922W TAKEN FROM ROUGH SKETCH.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1888 BY E. WITHY & CO., HARTLEPOOL, WRECKED WHILE ON PASSAGE NORFOLK, VA, TO MANCHESTER. RAN ASHORE IN FOG IN A SMALL BAY ON N SIDE OF MIZEN HEAD.OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIVEWRIGHT, BACON & CO. (DODS). VESSEL BROKE IN TWO, [PHOTO OF BOW ON ROCKS]. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the OSWESTRY wreck located?

The OSWESTRY wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.38 N,9 49.397 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSWESTRY?

The seabed around the OSWESTRY lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OSWESTRY sink?

The OSWESTRY sank on Mar 12, 1899.

When was the wreck of the OSWESTRY discovered?

The wreck of the OSWESTRY was discovered in 1899.

What country did the OSWESTRY belong to?

The OSWESTRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OSWESTRY?

The OSWESTRY had a tonnage of 2419 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSWESTRY?

The OSWESTRY is classified as a steam ship.

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