Dp 1 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Dp 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 59.879550
- Longitude: 2.066250
|
| Wreck Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Depth |
105 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DP 1 |
|
Type
|
Platform
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Last Detection Year |
2012 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Markers |
Y PILLAR BUOY, FL.Y.5S, CLOSE SE |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 6, 2012 |
Surveying Details
24.1.75 IN CALM SEAS ABOUT 3FT OF PLATFORM IS VISIBLE NEAR MERIDIAN LINE MIDWAY BETWEEN SCOTLAND AND NORWAY. MAY BE ABLE TO REFLOAT IN 2-3 MONTHS. (LLOYDS 219). 28.4.75 FRENCH OIL COMPANY ELF ARE TO TRY TO RAISE PLATFORM AS SOON AS WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVOURABLE. (LLOYDS 219). 21.5.75 POSITION AFTER ACCIDENT WAS 595254N, 020354E [EUR]. (PROPOSED POSN FOR PLATFORM WAS 595226N, 020338E). (NORWEGIAN NM 1046/74). 17.7.75 POSITION BY TRANSIT 595240.9N, 020448.41E [EUR]. THE PLATFORM WILL REMAIN THERE FOR AT LEAST ONE OR TWO MONTHS WHILST WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON IT. (TELECON 16.7.75 NC1/TOTAL OIL MARINE LTD). NCA YET, AWAIT FINAL POSN. H3882/73 27.11.75 REMAIN IN PRESENT POSITION TILL 1 MAY 1976. FUTURE OF PLATFORM UNDER DISCUSSION. (TELECON 27.11.75 TOTAL OIL/NC.10). INS AS PRODUCTION PLATFORM (DISUSED). H3882/73 5.3.76 SITUATION UNCHANGED. FUTURE OF PLATFORM STILL UNDER DISCUSSION. (TELECOM 5.3.76 TOTAL OIL/NC10). SHOWN AS PRODUCTION PLATFORM DP1 (DISUSED). BR STD. H4851/75 23.3.77 FIXED FROM DCS3 TRACE. OTHER STRUCTURES IN CLOSE VICINITY. (HMS HERALD, HI 17/76). HH314/442/02 4.11.05 CENTRE OF STRUCTURE IS IN 5952.67N, 0204.80E [EUR]. UPPER PART OF STRUCTURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REMOVED. LOWER PART REMAINS IN SITU AND PROJECTS TO 30MTRS BELOW THE SURFACE. TWO SUB-SEA BASKETS WITH DIMENSIONS 40 X 19 X 11MTRS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THE SEABED, ONE TO THE N AND ONE TO THE S OF THE STRUCTURE. BUOY HAS BEEN PLACED TO THE SE IN 5952.65N, 0204.90E [EUR]. THE REMOVAL OF THE LOWER PART OF THE STRUCTURE IS PLANNED FOR SUMMER 2007. (NORWEGIAN NM 19/971(T)/05). AMEND OBSTN USC 25MTRS, (BUOYED). - NM 5819/05. 19.9.08 APPROX 60% REMOVED TO DATE. (A HARVEY, TOTAL E&P NORGE, EMAIL DTD 11.9.08). NCA. SEP 2010/000135229 7.9.10 JACKET, ALL DEBRIS AND MARKER BUOY HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (K A RUGELDAL, TOTAL E & P NORGE AS, CESSATION PROJECT SERVICE MANAGER, EMAIL DTD 23.8.10). WAIT FINAL CLEARANCE SURVEY DETAILS. NCA. SEP 2012/000006123 6.2.12 SHOWN IN 5952.773N, 0203.975E [WGD] ON NO2B0804 [EDN 2.0].
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE BEING TOWED INTO POSN IN FRIGG FIELD.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E
Dp 1 on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the DP 1 wreck located?
The DP 1 wreck is located at coordinates 59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E.
How deep is the DP 1 and where exactly is it located?
The DP 1 lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 59 52.773 N,2 3.975 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DP 1?
The seabed around the DP 1 lies at approximately 105 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the DP 1 discovered?
The wreck of the DP 1 was discovered in 1974.
What country did the DP 1 belong to?
The DP 1 belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the DP 1?
The DP 1 is classified as a platform.
General Comments
Not wrecks related