Ovington (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ovington (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 51.279 N,4 58.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.854650
  • Longitude: -4.968667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OVINGTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 697
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1889
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2579/76 1.5.81 LARGE METALIC OBJECT, POSSIBLE WRECK, REPD IN 553500N, 045430W. APPROX. HEIGHT 14.5FT ABOVE SEABED. (COMCLYDE). NCA YET. H2885/83 6.12.84 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING HYDROSEARCH, DCS3 & E/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). H1310/87/20 29.5.87 NOW LOCATED IN 555115N, 045833W. (W SHERGOLD, 16.5.87). NCA YET. H1310/87/20 25.6.87 CONFIRMED WK LOCATED IN 555117N, 045803W [OGB]. POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING OF CHART. LIES ON A SAND BANK WITH LEAST DEPTH 30 TO 32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34 TO 36MTRS. IT HAS NO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND ALL DECKING, APART FROM THAT AMIDSHIPS, HAS COLLAPSED. HULL BADLY CORRODED AND DROPPING AWAY. THOUGHT TO BE OVINGTON DUE SIZE AND WITHIN 0.25M OF REPORTED COLLISION POSN. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (W SHERGOLD, 11.6.87). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5551.279N, 0458.120W.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS QUEEN VICTORIA, NEARR GREENOCK.

General Comments

INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 51.279 N,4 58.12 W
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FAQ

Where is the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 51.279 N,4 58.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OVINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 29, 1889.

When was the wreck of the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OVINGTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OVINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 697 tons.

What type of wreck is the OVINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The OVINGTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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