Otis Tetrax Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Otis tetrax Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.052 N,0 8.245 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.750867
  • Longitude: 0.137417
Wreck Depth 12.32 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTIS TETRAX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 66.3
Sonar Width 18.4
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 243
Tonnage 996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1918
Scour Dimensions 012.2,019.1,000.4,200
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SUNK 28 MILES S 1/4 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (BMVS). M39420 22.8.18 POSN 534030N, 000900E. (SIO GRIMSBY IDSA). 23.8.18 8 MILES N FROM HUMBER LT V. (BOT WR). 31.8.18 POSN 534100N, 001230E. (VAEC AP REPD). H4213/19 31.5.19 POSN WITHERNSEA LTHO 3.9M, 252DEG. MARKED BY LT BUOY. H8301/22 18.12.22 DISPERSED TO 42FT LWST. (TH NM 78/22). INS AS WK 7FMS IN 534455N, 000809E. - NM 44/23. 10.2.67 POSN AMENDED TO 534504N, 000812E. NE 109. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 12.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H1287/78/302 19.10.78 LOCATED IN 534420N, 000755W USING DECCA. BOILER AND BOW ONLY STANDING 12FT AND LYING IN SMALL SCOUR. (M OXLADE, 12.9.78). SEP 2021/000166150 4.9.20 EXAM�D 17.9.20 IN 5345.052N, 0008.245E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 66.3MTRS, WIDTH 18.4MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 243/063 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 12.2MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 200 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). HEAVILY DEGRADED, WITH BOILER VISIBLE. AMEND DW 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY J MEYER'S SB CO, ZALTBOMMEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BURGHERHOUR'S WORKS, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE METHIL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE, PROBABLY UB-112.

General Comments

HEAVILY DEGRADED, WITH BOILER VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 45.052 N,0 8.245 E
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FAQ

Where is the OTIS TETRAX wreck located?

The OTIS TETRAX wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.052 N,0 8.245 E.

How deep is the OTIS TETRAX and where exactly is it located?

The OTIS TETRAX lies at a depth of about 12.32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 45.052 N,0 8.245 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTIS TETRAX?

The seabed around the OTIS TETRAX lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the OTIS TETRAX sink?

The OTIS TETRAX sank on Aug 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the OTIS TETRAX discovered?

The wreck of the OTIS TETRAX was discovered in 1918.

What country did the OTIS TETRAX belong to?

The OTIS TETRAX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OTIS TETRAX carrying?

The OTIS TETRAX was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OTIS TETRAX?

The OTIS TETRAX had a tonnage of 996 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTIS TETRAX?

The OTIS TETRAX is classified as a steam ship.

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