Oceano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oceano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 4.6 N,72 48.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.076667
  • Longitude: 72.803333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.5 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4657
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Surveying Details

H5536/19 STEAMER REPD HIGH UP ON REEF, IHAVANDIFFULU ATOLL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H6303/19 24.9.19 SS OCEANO GROUNDED 19.7.1917 IN 070440N, 724715E. HULL, FUNNEL & 2 MASTS SHOWING. (COLOMBO NM). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 1791/19. H6583/29 15.10.29 STATED TO BE STRANDED WRECK. (HMS ORMONDE). AMEND TO ST. BR STD. 9.1.58 NOW CHARTED IN 070450N, 724812E [DATUM SHIFT]. 15.11.91 NOT VISIBLE ON VERTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY INDEX NUMBER 1126/804 DTD 28.2.69. HH504/400/03 13.11.96 WK CONFIRMED AS BEING IN 070436N, 724812E. OBSERVED FROM A DISTANCE TO BE VERY BROKEN UP. ABOUT 1 MTR OF THE MAST AND A FEW PARTS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE STILL VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. (512 STRE, ROS DTD 11.4.94). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY RUSSEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANDREW WEIR & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 403NHP. PASSAGE PORT SAID FOR CALCUTTA. WRECKED OFF KANDAFURI ISLAND, MALDIVES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEANO wreck located?

The OCEANO wreck is located at coordinates 7 4.6 N,72 48.2 E.

When did the OCEANO sink?

The OCEANO sank on Jul 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OCEANO discovered?

The wreck of the OCEANO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OCEANO belong to?

The OCEANO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEANO carrying?

The OCEANO was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the OCEANO?

The OCEANO had a tonnage of 4657 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEANO?

The OCEANO is classified as a steam ship.

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