Ocean Ranger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean ranger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 1.6 N,47 57.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.026667
  • Longitude: -47.956667
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN RANGER
Type Platform
Flag US
Length 120.7 m
Width 79.9 m
Draught 24.4
Tonnage 14675
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3764/70 9.3.82 H3764/70 9.3.82 SANK WHILE DRILLING IN GEN DEPTH 240FT IN 464333N, 485006W. RIG LOCATED 300FT E OF WELL. (LL 5,6.3.82). FOR POSSIBLE CAUSE OF LOSS SEE LL 10.3.82 H1296/83 29.4.83 H1296/83 29.4.83 LEAST DEPTH 15FMS IN 464318N, 485006W. (CANADIAN NM 8/83). INS WK 27MTRS OR 15FMS. - NM 1471/83. H1296/81 10.5.83 H1296/81 10.5.83 OWNERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WK. CONTRACT AWARDED TO WIJSMULLER. TO BE RAISED AND SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (LL 24.3.83 & 10.5.83). SALVAGE COMMENCED. (LL 22.6.83). H3764/70 31.8.83 H3764/70 31.8.83 REFLOATED. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN 150MTRS ABOUT 215MILES E OF NEWFOUNDLAND, IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL 23 & 26.8.83). H1296/81 31.8.83 H1296/81 31.8.83 SUNK IN 460136N, 475724W. LEAST DEPTH 110MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 150MTRS. TOWER WAS REMOVED FROM RIG. WK NON-DANGEROUS. (DMAHTC WASHINGTON). AMEND WK 110MTRS. - NM.2416/83. H3764/70 20.1.84 H3764/70 20.1.84 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 98MTRS. (CANADIAN NM 949/83). AMEND WK 84MTRS. BR STD. H3764/70 29.11.83 H3764/70 29.11.83 TEMP BUOY WITHDRAWN (OTTOWA NM 1099/83). RNW TODAY RECEIVED NAV WARNING PUTTING BUOY BACK ON STATION, BUT IN POSITION OF ORIGINAL SITE. TELEX AWAITED. H3764/70 20.2.84 H3764/70 20.2.84 CONFIRMATION OF POSN. CORRECTLY CHARTED. NO BUOY (CAN HYD SERV 13.2.84).
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 1984

Circumstances of loss

15.2.82 CAPSIZED IN SEVERE GALE & SANK ON 15.2.82. ALL CREW LOST. REFLOATED 18.8.83 SANK AGAIN PREMATURELY ON 23.8.83 WHILE UNDER TOW TO BE SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN RANGER wreck located?

The OCEAN RANGER wreck is located at coordinates 46 1.6 N,47 57.4 W.

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

The OCEAN RANGER lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 46 1.6 N,47 57.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN RANGER?

The seabed around the OCEAN RANGER lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN RANGER sink?

The OCEAN RANGER sank on Aug 23, 1983.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN RANGER discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN RANGER was discovered in 1983.

What country did the OCEAN RANGER belong to?

The OCEAN RANGER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN RANGER?

The OCEAN RANGER had a tonnage of 14675 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN RANGER?

The OCEAN RANGER is classified as a platform.

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