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
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- 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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 27.778 N,1 52.822 E
Hms Ocean Plough (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Hms Ocean Plough (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
BOWS N, AND VERY BROKEN UP