Ocean No 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean no 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.707 S,57 54.313 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.561783
  • Longitude: -57.905217
Wreck Depth 15.41 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN NO 8
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 62 m
Width 9 m
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 8.75
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH690/410/03 29.5.08 SANK IN 5133.684S, 5754.283W [WGD]. APPROX 20MTRS OVER WK IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. APPROX 250MTRS CABLE WITH ANCHOR ATTACHED LEADING FROM THE WK. SURFACE DEBRIS CLEARED BUT OTHER DEBRIS COULD FLOAT UP. (LL, 21.5.08). INS AS WK 18MTRS. - NM 3799/08. SEP 2009/000133429 6.10.09 WK IS ON ITS SIDE. DIVERS REPORT 20MTRS OVER WK WHEN CONDUCTING OIL RECOVERY OPERATIONS. TIDAL RANGE IS ABOUT 1MTR. (R SUMMERS, FISHERIES OFFICER FALKLAND ISLANDS, EMAIL DTD 29.9.09). NCA. SEP 2020/000043633 9.02.20 EXAM'D 09.2.20, WK SHOWN IN 5133.706S, 5754.313W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.4MTRS. (EGS, H102 EMAIL DTD 19.2.20). AMEND TO DW 15.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. HI1668 16.06.2020 WK EXAM'D IN 5133.707S, 5754.313W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.41MTRS, LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 8.75MTRS, ORIENTATION 090 DEGREES. (EGS, HI1668 H525, DTD 09.02.2020). AMEND WK POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.

General Comments

UK NM 1553/20. INTACT, ON SIDE, ANCHOR & CABLE LEAD 250MTRS FROM WK

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN NO 8 wreck located?

The OCEAN NO 8 wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.707 S,57 54.313 W.

How deep is the OCEAN NO 8 and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN NO 8 lies at a depth of about 15.41 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.707 S,57 54.313 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN NO 8?

The seabed around the OCEAN NO 8 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN NO 8 sink?

The OCEAN NO 8 sank on May 19, 2008.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN NO 8 discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN NO 8 was discovered in 2008.

What country did the OCEAN NO 8 belong to?

The OCEAN NO 8 belonged to KP.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN NO 8?

The OCEAN NO 8 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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