Ocean (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 59.265 N,4 45.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.987750
  • Longitude: -4.757650
Wreck Depth 12.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN (POSSIBLY)
Type launch
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1947
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2579/76 5.2.76 LOCATED 182 DEGS 12.9C FROM ARDENCAPLE CASTLE LT. WK APPROX 50FT LONG, LYING ON SIDE AND STANDING 15FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. BADLY DECOMPOSED WITH WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER RADIUS OF 50YDS. CONSIDERED TO BE HAZARD TO SHIPS & SUBMARINES ENTERING OR LEAVING GARELOCH. (HMS NURTON, HN 1/76, 28.1.76). NCA YET. H2579/76 25.2.76 REPORTED MARKED TEMPORARILY BY G CAN BUOY, FLG2S, IN 555916N, 044522W. LEAST DEPTH 11.3MTRS. (CPA, HN H/4/76, 9.2.76). - TNM 466/76. 30.3.76 REPORTED TO HAVE LEAST SWEPT DEPTH 10.3MTRS. DISPERSAL OPS TO BE CONDUCTED SOON. (CPA HYD., TELECON 30.3.76). NCA. H2579/76 13.9.76 WK DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES 18/19 AUG 1976. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CWM 122/76 & 129/76). - NM 466(T)/76 CANCELLED. H2579/76 5.11.76 WK HAS BEEN SWEPT TO 11.5MTRS BELOW CHART DATUM. (CWM 159/76). CHART AS SW 11.5MTRS IN 555916.5N, 044526W. - NM 2302/76. H3997/83 30.12.85 SHOWN AS WK 12.6MTRS IN 555916N, 044523.5W ON DOE SURVEY SEP-OCT 1984. NCA YET. H1310/88/19 8.4.88 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE WK OF M LAUNCH 'OCEAN'. (J CROWTHER, 17.3.88). NCA. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 EXAM'D 8.5.93 IN 555915.8N, 044523.1W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS ON SAND AND MUD SEABED. SONAR TRACE INDICATES POSSIBLY 3 HIGH POINTS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 597). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. HH274/480/04 4.11.99 WK LOCATED IN 5559.261N, 0445.464W [WGD]. (HMS INVERNESS, 1999). ASSUMED TO BE THIS WK. NCA. HH091/126/01 17.5.06 EXAM'D 18.3.06 IN 5559.2650N, 0445.4594W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.04 IN GEN DEPTH 15.09MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 2.05MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1126). AMEND WK 13MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000130507 25.2.15 EXAM'D 15.10.14 IN 5559.265N, 0445.459W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.00 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 2.90MTRS. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1464). LIES APPROX 005/185 DEGS. BROKEN UP. SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS ON ATTACHED GRAPHIC. AMEND WK 12.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2015

Circumstances of loss

15.9.47 OPEN LAUNCH, FORMERLY A TENDER TO HMS OCEAN. PASSAGE GARELOCK FOR GREENOCK. SWAMPED BY HEAVY SEAS APPROX 0.5M S OF ROSNEATH PT. (GREENOCK TELEGRAPH, 15.9.47).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OCEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.265 N,4 45.459 W.

How deep is the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 59.265 N,4 45.459 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OCEAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 14, 1947.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1947.

What country did the OCEAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OCEAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The OCEAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a launch.

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