Oakby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oakby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.883 N,1 11.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.048050
  • Longitude: 1.197217
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK 4M E BY N FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (BMVS). H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED OFF FOLKESTONE. (TH). - FNM 58/15. H6345/26 4.11.26 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS [12.8MTRS] IN 510253N, 011150E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H613/31 5.2.31 NOT LOCATED AFTER SWEEP IN 1930. (SURVEY [E3320]). RETAIN AS CHARTED. H5824/60 2.3.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H4199/78 22.8.78 NOT LOCATED AFTER DCS3 SEARCH NOR AFTER DISPROVING SEARCH. DOES NOT EXIST IN ABOVE POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE 2016, HI 1497). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF FOLKESTONE PIER, 2M E OF THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO CARDIFF. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 8 WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO CARDIFF. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13).

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FAQ

Where is the OAKBY wreck located?

The OAKBY wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.883 N,1 11.833 E.

How deep is the OAKBY and where exactly is it located?

The OAKBY lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.883 N,1 11.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKBY?

The seabed around the OAKBY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the OAKBY sink?

The OAKBY sank on Feb 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the OAKBY discovered?

The wreck of the OAKBY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the OAKBY belong to?

The OAKBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OAKBY carrying?

The OAKBY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OAKBY?

The OAKBY had a tonnage of 1976 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKBY?

The OAKBY is classified as a steam ship.

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