Ocklinge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ocklinge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 2.027 N,5 4.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.033783
  • Longitude: -5.067517
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCKLINGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 2343
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1932
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5540/34 20.11.34 STRANDED WK IN 500200N, 050400W, CLOSE S OF LOWLAND PT. (HMS BEAUFORT, HN NO.6/34) POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H7822/58 16.1.59 NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS VIGILANT, HN 8/58) NCA. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 STRANDED AT LOWLAND PT. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). NFA. 28.1.92 NO DISPROVING SEARCH MADE DUE PROXIMITY OF ROCKS. NOT FOUND DURING SOUNDING. CRAB POTS IN VICINITY MAY INDICATE PRESENCE OF WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521) NCA. A LARGE PROPELLER SAID TO BE FROM THIS WRECK, LIES ON THE ROCKS AT LOWLAND PT. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL.II) NCA. HH100/351/18 4.3.02 FIXED IN 5002.027N, 0504.051W [WGD] DURING 2001. LIES SCATTERED ON ROCKS, ORIENTATION 020/200DEGS, BOWS 020DEGS. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 2.3.02) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1923 BY CHANTIERS & ATELIERS DE ST NAZAIRE AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CONSTANTS (SOUTH WALES) WAS WRECKED ON THE MANACLES ROCKS WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BILBAO, VIA FALMOUTH, TO PORT TALBOT. HAD STEERING GEAR DAMAGE IN BAD WEATHER AND WAS TOWED TO FALMOUTH FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS. WENT ASHORE AT LOWLAND POINT SOON AFTER SAILING AFTER COMPLETION OF REPAIRS. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL.II).

General Comments

SCATTERED ON ROCKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.027 N,5 4.051 W
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FAQ

Where is the OCKLINGE wreck located?

The OCKLINGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.027 N,5 4.051 W.

When did the OCKLINGE sink?

The OCKLINGE sank on Mar 4, 1932.

When was the wreck of the OCKLINGE discovered?

The wreck of the OCKLINGE was discovered in 1932.

What country did the OCKLINGE belong to?

The OCKLINGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCKLINGE carrying?

The OCKLINGE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the OCKLINGE?

The OCKLINGE had a tonnage of 2343 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCKLINGE?

The OCKLINGE is classified as a steam ship.