Hms Oswaldian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms oswaldian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.26 N,3 16.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.321000
  • Longitude: -3.276217
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OSWALDIAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 140
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2015

Surveying Details

H0743/40 10.8.40 SUNK 1 MILE SE OF BREAKSEA LTV. (FOIC CARDIFF, 4.8.40). - PFNM 2007/40. H0835/40 1.10.40 INS DWPA IN 511910N, 031627W. - NM 2390/40. H0743/40 16.8.49 H0743/40 16.8.49 DISPERSED IN 511912N, 031630W TO 30FT BELOW MLWS. IN GEN DEPTH 34FT. HARD BOTTOM. (CINC NORE, 15.8.49). H0743/40 11.11.49 SWEPT CLEAR AT 29, FOUL AT 30FT. POSN 511910N, 031627W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 33FT. SCOUR 4FT DEEP. (HMS SEAGULL, 27.10.49). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 5FT. - NM 2317/49. H3942/88 22.1.90 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 18.8.11 EXAM'D 6.3.11 IN 5119.260N, 0316.573W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.10 IN GEN DEPTH 10.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 0.9MTR. AN AREA OF FOUL GROUND CONTAINING MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). APPARENTLY HULL DOWN WITH OUTLINE VISIBLE. BOWS NNW. AMEND WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.10.15 ASSESSED BT RT1W, DW 9MTRS IN 5119.260N, 0316.573W [WGD]. (RT1W, E.COOKSON DTD 29.10.15). AMEND DW 9MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 74 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH LTD, HULL. HIRED FROM 5.1940 AND CONVERTED TO A MINESWEEPER/ARMED PATROL TRAWLER. MINED. PROBABLY NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

APPARENTLY HULL DOWN WITH BOWS NNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.26 N,3 16.573 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS OSWALDIAN wreck located?

The HMS OSWALDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.26 N,3 16.573 W.

How deep is the HMS OSWALDIAN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS OSWALDIAN lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.26 N,3 16.573 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OSWALDIAN?

The seabed around the HMS OSWALDIAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS OSWALDIAN sink?

The HMS OSWALDIAN sank on Aug 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS OSWALDIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OSWALDIAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS OSWALDIAN belong to?

The HMS OSWALDIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OSWALDIAN?

The HMS OSWALDIAN had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OSWALDIAN?

The HMS OSWALDIAN is classified as a trawler.

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