Ocean Master Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean master ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 55.8 N,4 33.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.930000
  • Longitude: 4.561667
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN MASTER II
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag US
Length 50.9 m
Width 54.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 1994

Surveying Details

H3155/69 17.6.77 H3155/69 17.6.77 DRILLING RIG SANK IN 055548N, 043342E, HEXAGONAL IN SHAPE, LENGTH 167.3FT, WIDTH 180.1FT WITH LIMITING WATER DEPTH FOR OPERATION OF 300FT APPROX. (HYDRODIENST HAMBURG, TLX DTD 10.6.77 & LL 13.6.77). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1486/77. 20.6.77 20.6.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK 40M OFF ESCRAVOS BAR. (LL 18.6.77). 22.6.77 22.6.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN DEPTHS OF 100-160FT. (LL 22.6.77). 29.6.77 29.6.77 POSN CONFIRMED, E/S DEPTH 105FT. (AUTHORITY FOR DEPTH UNKNOWN). (LL 29.6.77). H3838/74 15.7.77 H3838/74 15.7.77 WK IN 055548N, 043342E IN GEN DEPTH 191FT APPROX. (NPA 22/77). NCA YET. H3838/74 12.8.77 H3838/74 12.8.77 REPD AS OB IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2864/77). NCA YET. H3838/74 20.9.77 H3838/74 20.9.77 DW REPD IN 055506N, 043306E. (FRENCH NM 35/77). POSN AMENDED TO 055508N, 043307E. (NPA 23/77). WK REPD IN 055508N, 043251E WITH CLEARANCE OF 31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, TELECON). NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY LOFLAND BROS. SELF-ELEVATING OFFSHORE DRILLING RIG. CAPSIZED & SANK ABOUT 40M OFF ESCRAVOS BAR, WHILST UNDER TOW IN ROUGH SEAS. TWO LEGS WERE TORN OFF PLATFORM WHICH BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN MASTER II wreck located?

The OCEAN MASTER II wreck is located at coordinates 5 55.8 N,4 33.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN MASTER II?

The seabed around the OCEAN MASTER II lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN MASTER II sink?

The OCEAN MASTER II sank on Jun 9, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN MASTER II discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN MASTER II was discovered in 1977.

What country did the OCEAN MASTER II belong to?

The OCEAN MASTER II belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN MASTER II?

The OCEAN MASTER II is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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