Ocean's Gift Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ocean's gift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.524 N,2 25.884 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.108733
  • Longitude: 2.431400
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN'S GIFT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 26 MILES NE OF NEWARP LIGHT VESSEL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS). POSN 530630N, 022600E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PRESUMED DISPERSED. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE (BELIEVED TO BE UB-10). CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN'S GIFT wreck located?

The OCEAN'S GIFT wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.524 N,2 25.884 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN'S GIFT?

The seabed around the OCEAN'S GIFT lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN'S GIFT sink?

The OCEAN'S GIFT sank on Aug 11, 1915.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN'S GIFT discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN'S GIFT was discovered in 1915.

What country did the OCEAN'S GIFT belong to?

The OCEAN'S GIFT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN'S GIFT carrying?

The OCEAN'S GIFT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN'S GIFT?

The OCEAN'S GIFT had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN'S GIFT?

The OCEAN'S GIFT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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