Oxshott (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oxshott (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 52.263 N,1 43.898 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.871050
  • Longitude: 1.731633
Wreck Depth 32.25 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 20.6.45 SANK IN 525348N, 014448E, APPROX. (C IN C NORE, 15.6.45). H1952/80 28.1.83 EXAM'D 26.5.82 IN 525214N, 014400E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 37MTRS. DCS3 TRACE INDISTINCT. LIES 010/190 DEGS, APPARENTLY ALMOST BURIED IN SEABED. (SOISS, HI 22). INS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH090/604/01 15.11.93 EXAM'D 8.7.93 IN 525214N, 014401.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.3 IN GEN DEPTH 32 TO 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 37MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. BROKEN WK LYING 025/205 DEG IN A DEEP SCOUR. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 06.10.14 IN 5252.263N, 0143.898E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.25MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. WEAK MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP AND WELL BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND NDW 32.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AND SANK.

General Comments

BROKEN, WELL BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.263 N,1 43.898 E.

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

The OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32.25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.263 N,1 43.898 E.

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

The seabed around the OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 6, 1941.

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

The wreck of the OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What was the tonnage of the OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY)?

The OXSHOTT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1250 tons.