Hms Ocean Plough (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms ocean plough (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.778 N,1 52.822 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.462967
  • Longitude: 1.880367
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 6.7
Tonnage 99
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2000

Surveying Details

1916 POSN 522730N, 015230E. H3085/26 H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS AND GIVES TONNAGE. H4282/26 H4282/26 CHARTED AS NDW (1917) PA ON BA 1543. H335/31 13.1.31 H335/31 13.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. BA 1543. H8469/31 10.12.51 H8469/31 10.12.51 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP 29.6.51 BY SMLS 323 AND 325 IN 522742N 015240E. CLEAR AT 82FT. GEN DEPTH 90FT. A CLEARING SWEEP ONLY WAS CARRIED OUT. A SMALL NON SUB CONTACT WAS OBTAINED IN THIS POSN AND WAS FIXED BY A/S RANGE AND BEARINGS FROM SHIP STATIONS. SEVERAL ATTACKS WERE MADE BY A/S BUT NO WRECK WAS DISCOVERED THOUGH A SMALL SCOUR WAS FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). AMEND TO REVISED POSN AND DELETE PA. BR STD. 31.7.74 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 24.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 1.9.82 H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 522745N, 015256E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 61MTRS, BEAM 7.4MTRS. LYING N/S, BOWS N, AND VERY BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG HI 11). CHART AS WK 21.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK MINE WHEN IN TOW OF HM PADDLE SWEEPER 'CHELTENHAM' AND SANK. (NL2 11624/16).

General Comments

BOWS N, AND VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 27.778 N,1 52.822 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.778 N,1 52.822 E.

How deep is the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.778 N,1 52.822 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS OCEAN PLOUGH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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