Oakgrove Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Oakgrove Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.172267
- Longitude: 1.688217
|
| Wreck Depth |
22.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OAKGROVE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
90 |
| Sonar Width |
20 |
| Orientation |
70 |
| Tonnage |
1985 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 9, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,006.5,315 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 26, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H0100/40 18.1.40 H0100/40 18.1.40 SUNK IN POSN 107 DEG, 15 MILES FROM CROMER KNOLL. (FOIC HUMBER, 10.1.40). - PFNM 144/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW PA IN 531112N, 014130E. - NM 1179/40. H0100/40 19.12.49 H0100/40 19.12.49 LOCATED IN 531021N, 014118E. TO BE EXAM'D. NOT DANGEROUS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 2603/49. H0100/40 20.1.50 H0100/40 20.1.50 OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 104FT. SCOUR DEPTH 114FT.POSN 531021N, 014118E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 13.1.50). NFA. 7.6.67 7.6.67 AMEND TO WK 15FMS. LC 106. H5580/68 13.8.68 H5580/68 13.8.68 NOT SEARCHED FOR. SCOUR DETECTED WHILST SOUNDING 1.2 CABLES NE OF LISTED POSN. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1967). 8.3.72 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. NC 105. HH090/524/01 15.1.92 HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D 8.7.91 IN 531018.8N, 014124.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.7, FOUL AT 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 31.2MTRS. SCOUR 6.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEG WITH DEEP SCOUR TO N & NW AND LONG SCOUR TO NW. STRADDLES SANDWAVES AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. - NM 387/92.
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE SANTANDER TO GRANGEMOUTH.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E
Oakgrove on Wreck Map
Oakgrove Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the OAKGROVE wreck located?
The OAKGROVE wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E.
How deep is the OAKGROVE and where exactly is it located?
The OAKGROVE lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.336 N,1 41.293 E.
How deep is the seabed around the OAKGROVE?
The seabed around the OAKGROVE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.
When did the OAKGROVE sink?
The OAKGROVE sank on Jan 9, 1940.
When was the wreck of the OAKGROVE discovered?
The wreck of the OAKGROVE was discovered in 1940.
What country did the OAKGROVE belong to?
The OAKGROVE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the OAKGROVE carrying?
The OAKGROVE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the OAKGROVE?
The OAKGROVE had a tonnage of 1985 tons.
What type of wreck is the OAKGROVE?
The OAKGROVE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
PARTIALLY BURIED, STRADDLES SANDWAVES