Ocean King (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Ocean king (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 15.046 N,1 26.931 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.250767
- Longitude: 1.448850
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.26 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Shadow Height |
0.7 |
| Orientation |
175 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 3, 1952
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1952 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 31, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H6982/52 5.11.52 M BOAT OCEAN KING SUNK N OF SOUTH BRAKE BUOY. (LL, 5.11.52). POSN 511501N, 012659E FOR FILING ONLY. H927/59 3.10.60 LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT. (ECES, 1959). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H2996/65 23.8.65 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, 1965). AMENDED TO FOUL. LC 1828. H1889/66 7.11.66 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, 1966). H3890/58 18.3.68 NOT LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH. (HMS EGERIA, 12.7.67). DELETE. BR STD. H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT LOCATED AFTER CLOSE INVESTIGATION. EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, 31.12.70). H2100/74 9.8.74 NOTHING FOUND AFTER MS 47 TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, 1974). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/028/01 25.6.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1028). NCA. HH091/169/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. POSSIBLE CONTACT SOME 55MTRS ESE. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1169). NCA. 26.2.13 LOCATED 8.12.12 IN 5115.045N, 0126.928E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.75 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 13.4MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 0.59MTR. LIES 070/250 DEGS. APPEARS AS A SMALL MOUND. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS FOUL. SEP 2019/000060708 21.3.19 EXAM'D 10.1.19 IN 5115.045N, 0126.928E[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.717MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 4.69MTRS, WIDTH 2.69MTRS, HT 0.83MTRS. ORIENTATION 70DEGS. ONE SMALL MOUND WITHIN SANDWAVES (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1617). NCA. SEP 2021/000308168 25.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1741). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2022000253438 6.1.23 EXAM'D BY BDC, FOUL LOCATED IN 5115.046N, 0126.931E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 2.5MTRS, WIDTH 2.1MTRS, HEIGHT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355 DEGS. NFS. (TRINITY HOUSE). AMEND FOUL 10.26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000267322 31.10.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1866). AMEND DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 15.046 N,1 26.931 E
Ocean King (Possibly) on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.046 N,1 26.931 E.
How deep is the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.26 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.046 N,1 26.931 E.
How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) sink?
The OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1952.
When was the wreck of the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1952.
What country did the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY)?
The OCEAN KING (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
APPEARS AS ONE SMALL MOUND