Ocean Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.244 N,2 38.358 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.470733
  • Longitude: 2.639300
Wreck Depth 19.27 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN PRINCE
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag GB
Sonar Length 170
Sonar Width 158
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 196
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1968
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2020

Surveying Details

H3947/65 26.3.68 DW IN 542818N, 023827E, MARKED BY RWB SPH LT BUOY, FL, BELL, RAREFL CLOSE SE. (HYDROGRAPHIC DEPT). - NM 619/68. H3947/65 26.9.68 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 2FMS 3FT, MARKED BY BUOY AS ABOVE. (BOT, 25.9.68). BR STD. 14.8.69 CONTRACT FOR CLEARANCE AWARDED TO RISDON BEAZLEY. (LLOYDS 197/189). NCA. H3947/65 2.9.69 SALVAGE OPS BY RISDON BEAZLEY. H3947/65 18.9.69 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY TO BE CONTINUED & MOORING BUOYS ADDED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 12.8.69) - TNMS 1328 & 1401/69. 6.7.70 SALVAGE VESSEL 'VARIUS', OWNERS ULRICH HARMS, IS CLEARING WK. (LLOYDS 201/527). 10.7.70 CLEARING OPS COMPLETED, WK DISPERSED, 29.6.70. (LLOYDS 202/17). H3947/65 30.9.70 OBSTRUCTION SWEPT CLEAR AT 10FMS 2FT, LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 11.9.70, BOT LTR 23.9.70, & DECCA SURVEY). AMEND TO OSW 10FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1660/70. 1.4.71 AMEND TO SW 18.8MTRS. NC 2182B. H3947/65 19.11.70 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTR 11.11.70). H3947/65 15.10.71 EXAM'D IN 542817.9N, 023826.5E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR TO 60FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 62FT. (DECCA SURVEY REPORT, 10.9.71). AMEND TO WK 18.2MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100136 30.4.20 REMAINS OF WRECK IN TWO PARTS, APPROXIMATELY 580M APART:NORTHERN PART EXAM'D 29.05.19; IN 5428.244N, 0238.358E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 170MTRS, WIDTH 158MTRS, HEIGHT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS.SOUTHERN PART EXAM'D 29.05.19; IN 5427.929N, 0238.230E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HEIGHT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 099 DEGSBROKEN UP RIG PLATFORM. (MERITAITO, HI 1590). AMEND DW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY ODECO (UK) LTD. A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING PLATFORM. DESTROYED BY A STORM WHILE SITTING ON THE BOTTOM APPROX 125M OFF SCARBOROUGH. HIT BY 50FT WAVES & 90MPH WINDS. CREW OF 45 RECOVERED.

General Comments

ADDITIONAL PIECE OF DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY 580MTRS SOUTH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 28.244 N,2 38.358 E
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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN PRINCE wreck located?

The OCEAN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.244 N,2 38.358 E.

How deep is the OCEAN PRINCE and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN PRINCE lies at a depth of about 19.27 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.244 N,2 38.358 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN PRINCE?

The seabed around the OCEAN PRINCE lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN PRINCE sink?

The OCEAN PRINCE sank on Mar 6, 1968.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN PRINCE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the OCEAN PRINCE belong to?

The OCEAN PRINCE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN PRINCE?

The OCEAN PRINCE is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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