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
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.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN.

General Comments

APPEARS AS ONE SMALL MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.046 N,1 26.931 E
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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.

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